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TROO0418 TransPennine Route Upgrade Evaluation Scoping Study

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for the "TROO0418 TransPennine Route Upgrade Evaluation Scoping Study" to WSP Ltd. The contract, valued at £120,000 GBP, falls under the category of research services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from January 8, 2024, to November 7, 2024. The tender closed on December 5, 2023, with the contract awarded on December 28, 2023.

This public procurement opportunity initiated by the Department for Transport focuses on conducting a detailed evaluation of the North TransPennine Route modernization programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises would find this tender suitable for providing research services. Businesses in the rail sector, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure enhancement programmes, can leverage this opportunity for growth and collaboration in the public transport industry in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TROO0418 TransPennine Route Upgrade Evaluation Scoping Study

Notice Description

The TRU programme is a full route modernisation of the North TransPennine Route (NTPR). The NTPR is the primary east-west rail link across the North of England, from York to Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. The TRU is a major rail infrastructure enhancement programme. Assessing to what extent the programme has been successful in achieving its aims will require evaluation which goes beyond monitoring outputs delivered, to understand the outcomes and impacts for passengers, the wider rail sector, society, and taxpayers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5aa42cd9-937f-4043-b7ef-34e620268978
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bfcc3ed-801d-4a28-96ae-df6b85f9b643
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 7 Nov 2024 6-12 months
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
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
LONDON
Postcode
WC2A 1AF
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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Without
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

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