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GBFMv5 updates

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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07 Jan 2022 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport seeking to commission MDS Transmodal Ltd for the updates of the Great Britain Freight Model version 5 (GBFMv5), aimed at enhancing the Department's freight forecasting capabilities for the upcoming years. This initiative is classified under the goods category and is marked as a single tender action (STA) due to the unique nature of the service, where MDS Transmodal has been identified as the only supplier able to fulfil the requirements. The contract period spans from 20th December 2021 to 31st January 2022, with the award notice published on 7th January 2022, reflecting a contract value of £40,375.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development and modelling, particularly those with expertise in freight management systems. Companies equipped to provide specialised software solutions or enhancements for governmental processes, especially in the transport sector, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. This engagement could potentially lead to ongoing collaborations within the infrastructure and transport industries, enhancing both growth and visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GBFMv5 updates

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-b5fd17-92952e87-96e6-4e67-8bbd-1691ec58aad0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07f020c-11b4-4fd3-b944-75571756f979
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£40,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 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
THE 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

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