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Rail Modelling and Appraisal Partner (RMAP)

Transport for the North

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 10:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Aug 2025 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 16:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for the North, a sub-central government public authority located in Manchester, UK, has completed a procurement process for a Rail Modelling and Appraisal Partner (RMAP) to assist with the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme. This contract, awarded to ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED based in Epsom, falls under the transport systems consultancy services category, with the open procedure method being utilised. The key contract period began on 1st September 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with potential extensions until 2028. The procurement process was initiated in March 2025, with a tender submission deadline on 12th April 2025, and contract awards were finalised by May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large organisations specialising in transport systems consultancy and railway transport services to provide expert advice and strategic modelling. Due to the high-value contract worth up to £4.5 million, it encourages business growth through collaboration and innovation. Organisations with extensive experience in economic and strategic modelling, particularly those that can demonstrate flexibility, risk management, and a sustainable approach to decarbonisation, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such a procurement environment. The involvement in high-profile public transport projects like NPR can enhance reputation and foster future business opportunities within the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Modelling and Appraisal Partner (RMAP)

Notice Description

TfN intends to commission a Rail Modelling and Appraisal Partner (RMAP) to support the NPR programme. This contract will provide expert advice, modelling and analysis covering core economic and strategic modelling in support of NPR business cases and related supplementary analysis and reporting. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=979343429

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060748-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

60200000 - Railway transport services

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for the North
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 5DB
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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