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Barriers to Rail Frieght

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has recently awarded a contract entitled "Barriers to Rail Freight" for consultancy services related to transport systems. The contract, valued at £45,000 GBP, involved a selective procurement method calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 22nd March 2024 to 1st June 2024, and the tender period ended on 11th January 2024. The project focuses on modal shift of tonne-km from road to rail in the Midlands, with delivery addresses in the East and West Midlands.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport consultancy services industry to engage with the West Midlands Combined Authority and potentially enhance modal shifts towards rail freight in the Midlands. The procurement stage for this contract is complete, offering insights into the potential for future similar projects within the region. Large-scale suppliers such as WSP UK Ltd were successful in winning this contract, indicating opportunities for businesses with a similar scale and expertise in the transport consultancy sector to compete in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barriers to Rail Frieght

Notice Description

1. To gather the evidence which will enable the quantification of the potential for modal shift of tonne-km (as a proxy for CO2e) from road to rail in the short and medium term. 2. To engage with stakeholders in those areas where there is the greatest potential for mode shift, understand the barriers that may be blocking any changes in the short and medium term and to understand where Midlands Connect may be best placed to engage with and address these barriers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae1f0340-b1df-44ac-a312-0ce1240f131c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4370c1c6-82df-4ded-ba48-d965846010d1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2024 - 1 Jun 2024 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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