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S30075e Third Generation Trans-Pennine South Regional Traffic Model Build

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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25 May 2026 at 16:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "S30075e Third Generation Trans-Pennine South Regional Traffic Model Build" was conducted by National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, England. The tender, classified under development consultancy services, involved updating the traffic model to reflect post-COVID travel conditions and was specifically aimed at improving the existing use cases of the models. This process, initiated as a "tender", follows a selective procurement method which was a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Ove Arup on 22nd May 2026. The total contract value is set at £560,000, with the contract period running from 22nd May 2026 to 31st March 2028. The contract involves work across various delivery regions, including the UK and other British territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in traffic modelling and consulting services, helping them expand their portfolio by contributing to critical infrastructure development projects. SMEs and charitable organisations were considered suitable for this tender, indicating a potential growth avenue for smaller and diverse companies. Participants in this competitive process had to demonstrate capabilities in developing transportation models, as well as an understanding of technical consistency and forecasting, embodying challenging yet rewarding work that can enhance a company’s reputation in the transport consultancy industry.

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Notice Title

S30075e Third Generation Trans-Pennine South Regional Traffic Model Build

Notice Description

In brief, this project seeks to update the TPSRTM2 model to a new baseline of 2025 and provide a new set of forecasts. The baseline will reflect post-COVID travel conditions which will then be carried through into the forecasts. The refreshed models will then provide a better evidential basis to support their existing use cases, as well as new and emerging use cases, as detailed in Section 110. The models are required to be developed as far as is practicable in accordance with the guidance contained in TAG. The models should be calibrated and validated in line with the criteria developed for the second RTMs, with the intention to equal or improve on the second generation RTMs' calibration and validation performance. While delivering the service, the Consultant will: - Lead upon the Network Technical Consistency Group. The main activities in the Network TCG will be ensuring a consistent approach to reviewing and updating networks is adopted by each RTM. - Lead upon the Forecasting Technical Consistency Group. The main activities under the End User TCG will be to agree upon the forecasting methodology utilised in RTM3 and ensuring a consistent approach to realism testing. - Input into the other Technical Consistency Groups led by other RTM3 model developers, providing critical challenge and following agreed upon methods. - Update the TPSRTM model networks in alignment with the advice set out by the Network TCG. - Update the TPSRTM forecasts in alignment with the advice set out by the Forecasting TCG. - Provide TPSRTM3 Handover Packages, including the final calibrated and validated models, as agreed in the End User TCG. While delivering the service, the Consultant must provide the following deliverables: - A Transport Data Package report detailing the data used in the build and calibration/validation of the model, and the relative robustness of these datasets. - A Model Development Report which details the methods utilised to update the models. The Model Development Report should be akin to a Transport Model Package report. - A Forecasting Report which details the methods utilised to update the forecasts. A Forecasting Report should be akin to a Transport Forecasting Package report. - The End-user Handover Packages, which contains any relevant data analysis / modelling files relevant for end-users of the model needed for the use cases identified above, as specified by the End User Technical Consistency Group. - A National Highways Handover Package which contains any relevant handover files used by the Consultant in the development of the model, which do not end up in the End User Handover Packages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb9d0bf-6e3e-460a-bca4-bcb10f1095df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP

Further Information

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