Tender

FUTURE FREIGHT:MANAGING CONGESTION

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Tender

01 Jun 2018 at 16:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking proposals for the tender titled "Future Freight: Managing Congestion," which aims to provide advice and analysis on mitigating freight-induced congestion within the UK transport networks. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a budget cap of £80,000 excluding VAT. Interested suppliers must note that the deadline for submitting tenders is 15th June 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 26th June 2018, lasting until the end of December 2018. The project falls under the Market Research Services category and is intended to enhance the efficiency of freight systems across various locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, logistics, traffic management, and transport solutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing congestion and analysing freight systems would be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they are registered on the necessary platforms. The successful bidder will contribute to innovative approaches for reducing freight congestion, ultimately fostering business growth in the logistics sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FUTURE FREIGHT:MANAGING CONGESTION

Notice Description

) Future of Freight: Managing Congestion (Budget capped at PS80,000.00 excluding VAT) 1.1 The purpose of this requirement is to provide to the National Infrastructure Commission with advice and analysis on: 1.1.1 How freight can reduce its impact on congestion and the methods through which freight can minimise its exposure to congestion. 1.1.2 The relative effectiveness of different interventions for managing the impacts of congestion on the freight system, (including but not restricted to smart motorways, lorry platooning, digital railway signalling, and longer heavier vehicles) to manage congestion on the UK road and rail networks 1.1.3 The barriers to introducing or the scaling of existing and emerging technologies that seek to manage the impacts of congestion on freight or maximise the existing transport network capacity; 1.1.4 An understanding of the potential for modal shift of freight from road to rail or waterborne forms of transport, as well as the potential benefits impacts of moving freight off rail; 1.1.5 The characteristics of congested areas and desktop review of pinch points to understand the underlying causes of congestion; 1.1.6 The role that better data gathering, sharing and interrogation/use could deliver in reducing the impact of congestion on freight, and broader decision making on infrastructure investment; and 1.1.7 Identify relevant domestic and international case studies for how the impacts of congestion have been successfully managed in relation to the freight industry Please note that in order to bid for the requirement you must ensure that you are registered on the: Framework RM6018 Research Market Place (see below Links) https://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/contracts/rm6018 And on the Government e-portal system https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris/sso_login.jsp#/login/loginPage Once Registered please email CS.procurement@crowncommercial.gov.uk and freightstudy@nic.gsi.gov.uk requesting a copy of the Invitation to tender (ITT) suite of documents Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk The dead line for submission of tenders will be Friday 15th June 2018. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d888a0-2840-437e-8d83-dac5c0053d2f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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