Tender

French/English interpretation and translation services

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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Tender

16 Dec 2016 at 12:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD is seeking bids for the provision of French/English interpretation and translation services, associated with meetings held in the UK for the International Governance Committee (IGC) and the Convention on Technical Standards and Safety (CTSA). This procurement falls under the services sector, specifically focusing on translation and interpretation services. The tender was published on 16 December 2016, and submissions are due by 30 January 2017 at 12pm. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run until 31 March 2020, with an estimated total value of £75,000. Meetings will generally take place in London, although occasional locations may include Folkestone, Maidstone, Lille, or Brussels.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those that can provide simultaneous translation for group settings. Companies equipped with the necessary resources and experience in handling multilingual meetings, as well as those accustomed to working with governmental or intergovernmental organisations, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The ongoing nature of the required services, alongside the expected workload of multiple documents each week, offers potential for sustained business engagement throughout the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

French/English interpretation and translation services

Notice Description

Provision of simultaneous translation of spoken French into English and vice versa during meetings in the UK of the IGC and CTSA including with their relevant stakeholders. Two translators are required for each meeting, working individually in 30 - 45 minutes stints each, to provide simultaneous translation from French into English and English into French, generally using the 'tour guide' equipment system (we provide the hardware). Meetings typically involve 12-20 participants, but can range in sizes of between 4 persons upwards to a maximum of 40 persons. Project timescales - Approximately 14 x 1 day meetings per year - usually held mid-week in London - although on rare occasions either Folkestone, Maidstone, Lille or Brussels - where necessary pre-agreed travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed. To provide accurate translation of documents from French into English within specified deadlines. These are typically 2,000 words for official letters, 5,000 for minutes of meetings, 5000 words for inspection reports and 500 words for e-mails. Project timescales - Ongoing throughout the year. An average of 3 documents per week of varying length though often increasing in number both prior to and after meetings of the IGC and CTSA. Workload is significantly lighter in August. Additional information: This tender closes on 30/01/2017 at 12pm. All communication must be via our portal.

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/86eee9f2-0983-450c-9765-d17a6c828d57
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 4AN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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