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Quantitative rail research call-off contract

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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30 Jul 2024 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a procurement process for a "Quantitative rail research call-off contract," aimed at providing services for various quick-turnaround surveys and secondary data analysis related to railways in Great Britain. This project, classified under research and development services, covers a diverse range of locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Commencing on 20th October 2021, and concluding by 31st December 2024, the contract was awarded to Savanta with a budget of £900,000. The procurement utilised a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those with capabilities in quantitative analysis and quick-turnaround survey execution. Although the contract was awarded to a large supplier, smaller businesses with niche expertise in rail systems research may find similar opportunities in future tenders. The broad geographic scope suggests that businesses with international operations or interests can also benefit from engaging with such contracts founded by the Department for Transport.

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Notice Title

Quantitative rail research call-off contract

Notice Description

Provision of services for quantitative rail research. The purpose of the research is to allow for the undertaking of various quick-turnaround surveys and secondary data analysis which relate to the railways in Great Britain.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1835521c-41f3-4ded-ad34-f316cbb14b37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c663da7-c578-4a68-b350-af0b9e231bc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
33 HORSEFERRY ROAD, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West 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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVANTA

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