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T0578 Modelling Approaches Research Study

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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16 Aug 2024 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, National Highways, has issued an award for the project titled "T0578 Modelling Approaches Research Study," which falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement process utilised an open procedure above the threshold and began with a tender period ending on 10th July 2024. The contract period spans from 13th August 2024 to 29th August 2025, covering multiple locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with key dates being the award date on 13th August 2024 and the published date on 16th August 2024. The awarded contract is valued at £199,310.62 GBP, and the project is aimed at improving modelling techniques for assessing highway schemes.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in transport modelling and infrastructure analysis. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, offering a chance to collaborate with National Highways and demonstrate innovative approaches that could influence future highway scheme assessments. The project's focus on both mesoscopic and hybrid modelling approaches provides an opening for companies with expertise in empirical and theoretical research to make significant contributions. Bidders will need to show how their proposed methods can bridge the gap between theoretical analysis and practical application, making this an excellent opportunity for research-focused firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0578 Modelling Approaches Research Study

Notice Description

The required service is to undertake research into approaches to modelling highway scheme impacts alternative to the existing strategic modelling techniques. It is supposed that these alternative approaches may have the potential to better reflect the impacts of schemes whilst continuing to account for reassignment and variable demand responses. In particular, the research is to focus on two main alternative approaches: mesoscopic modelling; and hybrid modelling. TPG are looking to understand whether the application of these approaches would lead to a meaningful improvement in the assessment of schemes, and in what circumstances they should be considered. It is intended that the focus of the research study will be broadly split evenly between the key areas of mesoscopic and hybrid modelling. It is anticipated that the research will involve a blend of empirical and theoretical analysis. However, for the empirical analysis, it is not foreseen that extensive development of models or associated tools, software and processes should be undertaken. Best use should be made of existing models and 'proof of concept' techniques. In considering the balance between theoretical and empirical analysis, bidders should consider how to minimise the size of the gap left to bridge at the end of this study between the theoretical and the practical application of any recommended alternative approaches. In responding to this brief, bidders should specify how the answers to the defined research questions will be both investigated and evidenced to enable National Highways TPG to have confidence in the conclusions. It should be clearly set out where empirical analysis will be undertaken and where responses will be based purely on theoretical analysis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-623006db-8708-419f-8c84-2b431a3b3a4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f1e07c-304a-4737-8b3a-6fb9b9fa2a0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,310 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,310 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2025 1-2 years
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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPATS ATKINS AND CH2M JOINT VENTURE

Further Information

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