Tender

GB-Manchester: The Northern Powerhouse Rail Freight Modelling & Appraisal Study

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Tender

05 Aug 2024 at 09:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BIP Solutions Limited is inviting tenders for the 'GB-Manchester: The Northern Powerhouse Rail Freight Modelling & Appraisal Study', under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The project, based in the North West of the United Kingdom, involves conducting a comprehensive rail freight modelling and analysis study for Northern Powerhouse Railway (NPR). This open procedure (below threshold) tender is currently in the active procurement stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 4 September 2024. The contract will commence on 30 September 2024 and conclude on 30 June 2025, with an estimated contract value between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in rail freight modelling, forecasting, and transport infrastructure analysis to expand their portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability highlighted by the contracting authority, BIP Solutions Limited. By providing professional services that support the Government's rail freight growth target, qualified firms can showcase their expertise and potentially secure further contracts within the transport sector. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to analyse network constraints and recommend infrastructure investments, supporting NPR's strategic goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: The Northern Powerhouse Rail Freight Modelling & Appraisal Study

Notice Description

TfN proposes to commission professional services for a rail freight modelling and analysis study on Northern Powerhouse Railway (NPR). This contract will require expertise in developing a rail freight model to conduct forecasting rail freight impact analysis, allowing for the testing of various rail freight policy and strategy measures. The project will also include qualitative and quantitative assessments of the impact of NPR and Network North interventions on rail freight within the NPR geography and feeder corridors. It will identify network constraints and necessary infrastructure investments. The findings will provide recommendations on how a package of interventions can support the Government's rail freight growth target and increase rail modal share. More information can be found in the ITT documents which have been published on Delta E Sourcing. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a841c5ab-2f1a-4b91-82ed-b81f703e515f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0266e3-cf1f-4652-87f3-2fe67dd106fa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 5DB
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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