Scope
Reference
TAVI3171
Description
Vital scientific inspection in 3 aircraft accident investigations, including fracture examination, material and property identification and failure mode. DA as work is operationally critical to ensure continued execution of AAIB mandated responsibilities to Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2018 in the UK and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 13 internationally
Contract 1. TAVI3171 - Scientific Engineering Investigation
Supplier
Contract value
- £12,223 excluding VAT
 - £14,667.60 including VAT
 
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 October 2025
Contract dates
- 9 October 2025 to 7 November 2025
 - 30 days
 
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
 
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
 
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
QinetiQ Limited
- Companies House: 03796233
 
Cody Technology Park, Ively Road,
Farnborough, Hampshire
GU14 0LX
United Kingdom
Email: hazel.chiles@qinetiq.com
Region: UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. TAVI3171 - Scientific Engineering Investigation
Contracting authority
Department for Transport
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTC-5358-LTWZ
 
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
United Kingdom
Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government