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TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating agglomeration parameters

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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12 Feb 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has initiated a tender for its project titled "TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating agglomeration parameters," falling under the industry category of Technical analysis or consultancy services (CPV 71621000). This procurement is at the Tender stage and aims to commission research for a large-scale re-estimation of agglomeration parameters and related datasets for the Transport Appraisal Guidance (TAG). The contract is valued at £210,000 GBP and spans 360 days. The procurement method is a restricted procedure with an electronic and written submission method. The tender submission deadline is 28th February 2025. The Department for Transport, based in London, UK, is managing this procurement.

This tender provides opportunities for consultancy firms and research institutions specialising in transportation analysis and data estimation. Businesses with expertise in large-scale data re-estimation, methodology revision, and transport appraisal will find this project particularly suitable. It offers a significant chance to collaborate with a national authority, contributing to critical updates in transport appraisal methodologies. Companies capable of delivering high transparency and robust out-of-the-box solutions would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract, fostering growth through involvement in a high-value, strategically important project.

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Notice Title

TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating agglomeration parameters

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT or 'the Department) is seeking to commission research that will carry out a large scale re-estimation of the agglomeration parameters and related datasets in the Transport Appraisal Guidance (TAG). This will enable DfT to update TAG accordingly, including updating the parameters, datasets as well as the methodology for appraising agglomeration impacts where applicable. The primary research objective is to: Implement the recommendations the TAED scoping study by carrying out a large scale re-estimation of the agglomeration parameters and accompanying datasets. The research also has the following secondary objectives: Provide advice on the required revisions to the methodology for appraising agglomeration impacts as set out in TAG units 2.1 and 2.4, and wider impacts in transport appraisal (WITA) datasets and software. Deliver a step change in the 'out of the box' capability and transparency provided by the new estimates and datasets. Support the Department's strategic objectives set out in 2.3 and "excellence in delivery". This requirement will be issued as a direct award opportunity. The justification for this is in line with regulation 32 subsection 2(a) of PCR15.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Transport (DfT or 'the Department) is seeking to commission research that will carry out a large scale re-estimation of the agglomeration parameters and related datasets in the Transport Appraisal Guidance (TAG). This will enable DfT to update TAG accordingly, including updating the parameters, datasets as well as the methodology for appraising agglomeration impacts where applicable. The primary research objective is to: Implement the recommendations the TAED scoping study by carrying out a large scale re-estimation of the agglomeration parameters and accompanying datasets. The research also has the following secondary objectives: Provide advice on the required revisions to the methodology for appraising agglomeration impacts as set out in TAG units 2.1 and 2.4, and wider impacts in transport appraisal (WITA) datasets and software. Deliver a step change in the 'out of the box' capability and transparency provided by the new estimates and datasets. Support the Department's strategic objectives set out in 2.3 and "excellence in delivery".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004771-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
farzana.khatun@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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