Published date: 1 May 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 24 May 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Crash helmets - 18444111

  • Parts and accessories for motorcycles - 34411000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£95,000

Procurement reference

TETI0033

Published date

1 May 2020

Closing date

24 May 2020

Contract start date

15 June 2020

Contract end date

14 June 2023

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is looking to contract retailers to supply motorcycle helmets from the UK market place for evaluation by the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme (SHARP).

SHARP is a DfT consumer information programme that provides independent information to motorcyclists on the differences in protection provided by safety helmets that are being marketed in the UK.

Tenders can only be submitted by electronic means via the AWARD e-tendering system. Please email kenneth.dale@dft.gov.uk for access to this system.


About the buyer

Contact name

Ken Dale

Address

12th Floor, Windsor House
Victoria Street
LONDON
SW1H 0TL
England

Email

kenneth.dale@dft.gov.uk