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Green Bus Routes Route 86 / 86A Business Case Development, Detailed Design, and Tender Support

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Green Bus Routes Route 86 / 86A Business Case Development, Detailed Design, and Tender Support is currently open. Merseytravel, based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is seeking consultancy services for this project. The procurement falls under the services category and involves research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on the 5th of January 2024. The project aims to improve the designated bus route through various stages, including analysis, design, and tender preparation.

This tender by Merseytravel presents an opportunity for businesses in the public transport and consultancy sectors to contribute to the improvement of public bus services in the Liverpool City Region. Companies specialising in research and development services, detailed design, and tender support are well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers can respond with an expression of interest by emailing Tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk before the deadline on the 5th of January 2024. The project aligns with the ambition to enhance public transport services, reduce carbon emissions, and boost the local economy through improved bus routes and passenger experiences.

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Notice Title

Green Bus Routes Route 86 / 86A 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 86 / 86A through to an approved Full Business Case (FBC), a completed detailed design and preparation of tenders for construction. The 86 / 86A-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 86 / 86A through to an approved Full Business Case (FBC), a completed detailed design and preparation of tenders for construction. The 86 / 86A-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-0424d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036481-2023
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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