Tender

Transport Technical Operation Advisory Services

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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18 Jan 2022 at 17:34

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13 Dec 2021 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales is seeking bids for the "Transport Technical Operation Advisory Services" tender, classified under technical analysis and consultancy services. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions now due by 12 noon on 4 February 2022, following an extension from the original deadline of 17 January 2022. The services are expected to support the Transport Operations Team in Pontypridd, Wales, with a project duration of 1080 days and a total contract value of £2,500,000. The procurement process follows an open method, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical and commercial advisory services in the transport sector, particularly those with expertise in rail and bus operations. Companies that offer consultancy services in asset management, performance planning, and transport service delivery would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that can contribute community benefits aligned with Transport for Wales' economic and social goals will likely find this contract favourable, as the successful bidders will be expected to address such considerations during contract performance.

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Notice Title

Transport Technical Operation Advisory Services

Notice Description

TfW are looking for Technical Advisors to provide support to the Transport Operations Team, specifically technical and related commercial advice to the Asset Management, Infrastructure Owner and Rail Service Delivery teams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TfW are looking for Technical Advisors to provide support to the Transport Operations Team, specifically technical and related commercial advice to the Asset Management, Infrastructure Owner and Rail Service Delivery teams. The following disciplines may require technical and related commercial advice - please note this list is not exhaustive and further adhoc requirements may be required for rail, bus and multimode transport: Asset Knowledge management Asset Management Support Service Delivery team support Bus Interchange operations Business case development Planning and Performance Contract Management Note that the support required may extend into the delivery of other forms of public transport during the term, such as bus services. TfW will look to appoint one main provider with a reserve provider and work will be allocated on a work package order basis. Tender documentation is available via EtenderWales https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do Please refer to project_49024 and ITT_91609-Transport Operation Technical Advisors. Additional information: Tender documentation is available via EtenderWales https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do Please refer to project_49024 and ITT_91609-Transport Operation Technical Advisors.

Renewal: Extension option of up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030091
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001521-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

71311230 - Railway engineering services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71356000 - Technical services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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