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TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating Agglomeration Parameters

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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15 Apr 2025 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract titled "TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating Agglomeration Parameters." This contract, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, focuses on re-estimating agglomeration parameters and related datasets in the Transport Appraisal Guidance (TAG). The contract, valued at £140,000, was awarded through a direct procurement method and spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The project will be conducted in London, United Kingdom, with DfTc serving as the contracting authority and I C Consultant's Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services within the transport sector. It offers a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute innovative solutions and methodologies for updating agglomeration parameters. The project’s focus on improving the Transport Appraisal Guidance makes it ideal for businesses with expertise in data analysis, transport policy, and economic modelling to showcase their capabilities and grow their portfolios through high-profile, government-backed projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating Agglomeration Parameters

Notice Description

This is a Contracts Award Notice for TAED Phase 2- R-estimating Agglomeration Parameters. This was awarded via Direct Award in accordance with Public Regulations 2015. This contract is for research services to carry out a large scale re-estimation of the agglomeration parameters and related datasets in the Transport Appraisal Guidance (TAG). This will enable DfT to update TAG accordingly, including updating the parameters, datasets as well as the methodology for appraising agglomeration impacts where applicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86400a29-2b73-44d7-be9b-880ed175124c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7db620-1621-4aba-b067-72bf0b3b7db8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I C CONSULTANT'S

Further Information

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