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Provision of GMFM V.5 Data

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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22 Feb 2022 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) commissioning MDS Transmodal Ltd for the "Provision of GMFM V.5 Data". This service, classified within the software package and information systems industry, aims to update the Great Britain Freight Model version 5. The award was made following a Single Tender Action due to the unique capabilities of MDS Transmodal. The contract period is from 20th December 2021 to 31st January 2022, with a total value of £40,735. The award date is noted as 17th December 2021, and the tender notice was published on 22nd February 2022.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in data modelling and analytics services. Companies equipped to offer bespoke software solutions or those with expertise in freight modelling would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate business growth through government contracts that rely on specialised knowledge and skills.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of GMFM V.5 Data

Notice Description

This is to commission MDS Transmodal Ltd to carry out necessary updates for GBFMv5 (Great Britain Freight Model version 5) in order to provide the Department a freight forecasting tool for the relevant analytical work in the next 2 or 3 years. This work has to be carried out by MDST, because: The DfT has been using GBFMv5 since 2007 to inform traffic forecasts, investment decision, policy tests and strategy developments. - GBFMv5 was developed by MDS Transmodal (MDST). It is the only freight modelling software in the country which is capable to support the DfT's work on national freight forecasts. This Single Tender Action (STA) is on the basis of PCA part 2 (b) where the works, supplies or services can only be supplied by a particular economic operator for the following reason: (ii) where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement;

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f68d41e-bfdb-42c8-95a5-a376327444a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6567a77-5f2c-476a-ae76-f1402fd03ff1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,735 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,735 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-6 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
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

MDS TRANSMODAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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