Planning

NIC Future of Freight Research Tender

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

24 May 2018 at 14:00

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is initiating a procurement titled "NIC Future of Freight Research Tender" focusing on research and development services related to freight management, including reducing environmental impacts and managing congestion. The contracting authority for this tender is the Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key activities expected to begin on the 1st of June 2018, and the contract period scheduled from the 6th of July 2018 to the 1st of March 2019. The total budget for this project is set at £80,000 and the procurement method will involve selective bidding via a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in research methods related to environmental issues, freight demand analysis, and transport logistics. Competitors should be prepared to contribute innovative solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency in freight services, positioning themselves as valuable partners in achieving the NIC's objectives in enhancing the UK's freight infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NIC Future of Freight Research Tender

Notice Description

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) seeks to procure the expertise of Potential Providers with experience in delivering research projects in the following four areas: 1) Reducing Environmental Impacts (Budget capped at PS50,000 excluding VAT) 2) Future Freight Demand Scenarios (Budget capped at PS75,000.00 excluding VAT) 3) Value of Freight (Budget capped at PS75,000.00 excluding VAT) 4)Managing Congestion (Budget capped at PS80,000.00 excluding VAT) All tenders to be advertised via the Research Marketplace. Further details ca be found in the attachment Additional information: Please notice that dates are subject to change as it is expected that the events will be published live on the 1st June 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4117acff-1a61-41ac-9f3c-59426654d414
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2018 - 1 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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