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Green Bus Routes Route 53 Business Case Development, Detailed Design, and Tender Support

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel has released a tender titled "Green Bus Routes Route 53 Business Case Development, Detailed Design, and Tender Support" in the services category, aiming to improve bus services in the Liverpool City Region. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £1,100,000. The deadline for electronic submissions is January 5th, 2024, and the award period is set to start on March 31st, 2024. Interested suppliers can express their interest by emailing Tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk by the deadline.

This tender by Merseytravel presents an opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, public transport, and related consultancy services to contribute to the Green Bus Routes Project. Businesses that offer expertise in project analysis, design, and public engagement would be well-suited for this tender opportunity. The project aims to enhance bus services, improve air quality, and boost the local economy through transportation infrastructure development. Suppliers should ensure compliance with the electronic submission requirements detailed at http://www.the-chest.org.uk to participate in the open procurement process.

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Notice Title

Green Bus Routes Route 53 Business Case Development, Detailed Design, and Tender Support

Notice Description

Consultancy services are required to support the Green Bus Routes Project team in taking the improvement of the Green Bus Route 53 through to an approved Full Business Case (FBC), a completed detailed design and preparation of tenders for construction. The 53-bus route has been prioritised for investment. The commission has been split into key tasks; 1 to 4 forming the critical path through the project, and 5 to 7 requiring input across the life of the project, as follows: 1. Analysis and validation of existing work (1 month) 2. Preliminary design (9 months) 3. Detailed design (6 months) 4. Tender support (2 months) 5. Business Case development 6. Public and stakeholder engagement 7. Optional tasks, including modelling and appraisal

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy services are required to support the Green Bus Routes Project team in taking the improvement of the Green Bus Route 53 through to an approved Full Business Case (FBC), a completed detailed design and preparation of tenders for construction. The 53-bus route has been prioritised for investment. The commission has been split into key tasks; 1 to 4 forming the critical path through the project, and 5 to 7 requiring input across the life of the project, as follows: 1. Analysis and validation of existing work (1 month) 2. Preliminary design (9 months) 3. Detailed design (6 months) 4. Tender support (2 months) 5. Business Case development 6. Public and stakeholder engagement 7. Optional tasks, including modelling and appraisal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0424d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036476-2023
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

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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513301111

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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