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FEW1330 - Leicester Station -Approved Body assessment relating to interoperability

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2024 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for a rail specialist to carry out an approved body assessment relating to interoperability at Leicester Train Station. Classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV Code: 73000000), the contract falls within the services sector. The project will commence by 1 May 2024, and conclude by 30 April 2027. This procurement opportunity was conducted via a direct award, with Ricardo UK Limited being the awarded supplier. The total contract value is GBP 76,600. The project is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and specialist organisations involved in the rail industry. Businesses offering consultancy services in rail interoperability and related R&D fields would particularly benefit from engaging in such procurement processes. By working on a substantial, multi-year project with a reputable organisation like Leicester City Council, businesses can increase their market credibility and establish robust professional relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

FEW1330 - Leicester Station -Approved Body assessment relating to interoperability

Notice Description

Leicester City Council requires a rail specialist for approved body assessment in relation to interoperability at Leicester Train Station. These assessors will work alongside the project team through the scheme's development and provide an independent assessment of the scheme to Network Rail at the point of sign off and handover. Please note, the Council are no longer seeking tenders for this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0398a43b-212d-49fb-abdc-389987da26b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa020f7-8c4a-47e9-9040-6b4208e1a8ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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