Scope
Reference
TFTS3014
Description
The Department for Transport is seeking to appoint a Delivery Partner to support delivery of the third window of the Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF). This will include evaluating applicants, drafting grant agreements, and monitoring the post-award funding.
Contract 1. Advanced Fuels Fund Delivery Partner FY25/26 - Direct Award
Supplier
Contract value
- £214,000 excluding VAT
- £256,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
8 December 2025
Contract dates
- 8 December 2025 to 30 June 2026
- 6 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71356000 - Technical services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery, Resource, Mobilisation | Delivery, Resource, Mobilisation |
1 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
It was not considered likely that we would see such an uptick in applications, and we anticipated a higher number of ineligible applications given the introduction of the SAF Mandate and therefore more defined eligibility criteria. However, 34 bids were received with only 3 eliminated, and 17 successful projects.
Supplier
Ricardo AEA Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRWX-2796-TVZH
Gemini Building Fermi Avenue
Harwell
OX11 0QR
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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