Tender

IST Innovation Partnership

TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH

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22 Oct 2020 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for the North is currently managing a procurement process titled "IST Innovation Partnership," which seeks innovative solutions to digitally connect transport actors and incentivise greener mobility across the North of England. The process is in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 18th November 2020. The contract is valued at £8,000,000 and is classified within the category of research and experimental development services. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2021 and conclude by 29th March 2024. Interested organisations must submit their tenders via the Delta e-tendering platform in compliance with specific criteria outlined in the procurement document.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative products or services in the transport sector. Businesses specialising in digital solutions for transportation, environmental sustainability, and active mobility are particularly well-suited to compete. By actively participating in this tender, companies can contribute to significant advancements in the transport sector while fostering their growth and expanding their market presence within the evolving landscape of mobility solutions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IST Innovation Partnership

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Access Code Instead of: D52V38R235 Read: 65TT974DXJ Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. TfN has adopted the use of a web-based 'e-tendering' tool: Delta to manage this procurement, therefore, your tender must be submitted by this means. Organisations wishing to be considered for appointment as a provider of these services must submit a completed SQ in compliance with the instructions and within the prescribed deadline. TfN reserves the right to: (i) withdraw from the procurement process; and/or (ii) not to award any contract as a result of the competition called for by this notice; and/ or (iii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the structure, timing, dates and content of the competition. TfN shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidates in considering and/or responding to the procurement process. Transport for the North is inviting requests to participate from suppliers who may be able to meet its need for an innovative product or service to 'Digitally connect transport actors to enable incentivisation of greener, shared and active mobility across the North of England'. Transport for the North is utilising a two-round Innovation Partnership procurement pursuant to regulation 31 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as it does not believe its requirements can be met by an existing product or service in the market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60c667bc-3939-4447-bfcd-44261c292125
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f64eb8e-b31a-458c-bf7d-23328a43da57
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 specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2024 2-3 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
TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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