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The approaches and availability of unit cost analysis in comparable sectors to GB rail

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jan 2022 at 16:37

Award Notice
Tender

16 Nov 2021 at 11:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "The approaches and availability of unit cost analysis in comparable sectors to GB rail," initiated by the OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD, focuses on improving understanding of best practices in unit cost analysis across various sectors including rail, water, gas, and electricity distribution. With a contract value of £39,700, the procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, aimed at services categorized under business development consultancy. The contract period commenced on 6 January 2022 and is slated to conclude on 29 March 2022. The award notice was published on 4 January 2022, following a tender period that ended on 3 December 2021, with delivery expected in London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in cost analysis and benchmarking in the utility and infrastructure sectors. Companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches to unit cost analysis will likely be competitive in this tender, as the buyer seeks to enhance its understanding of current practices and ensure robust analysis methods are utilised in the railway industry context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The approaches and availability of unit cost analysis in comparable sectors to GB rail

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is 1)To improve our understanding of current 'best practice' use of unit cost analysis in comparable sectors such as water, gas and electricity distribution, and communications infrastructure 2)To improve our understanding of current 'best practice' use of unit cost analysis in comparable rail infrastructure providers in Great Britain and other countries

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4c02dd9-c656-4b24-bb96-5e1688f58c83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c0d97c-4315-4afb-b59b-4f16a5bb9a70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2022 - 29 Mar 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
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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