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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Rapid Transit Commission

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 15:45

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 14:21

TenderUpdate

23 Sep 2025 at 14:26

Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has concluded a significant procurement process for the development of a Rapid Transit system, an integral component of its public transport network. The awarded contract, valued at £3.2 million, was granted to MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED on 20th November 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2028. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity and contribute to strategic objectives such as reducing congestion and improving air quality. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and included a framework agreement without reopening competition. The project's primary location is Liverpool, United Kingdom, under the governance of sub-central government authority.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport systems consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering strategic consultancy support for large-scale infrastructure projects. The successful delivery of the commission offers a platform for further contractual phases related to the Rapid Transit development, which can be particularly beneficial for large-scale enterprises like MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED. Such projects are well-suited for firms specialising in civil engineering and consultancy services within the transport sector. The structured framework agreement supports streamlined future call-offs, facilitating ongoing collaboration and growth within the transport consultancy industry.

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Notice Title

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Rapid Transit Commission

Notice Description

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Framework for Rapid Transit Commission Background The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking to develop and implement Rapid Transit as an integral element of its public transport network. The development of such a network is linked to broader strategic objectives, including: * helping to support growth and productivity, and * enhancing connectivity, and complementing existing and future bus, rail and active travel opportunities, and * reducing congestion and significantly contributing to air quality and net zero agendas. About this commission This commission is to seek consultancy support for the business case work for Rapid Transit through a framework. This will cover a staged series of work, from early options appraisal through to Full Business Case (FBC). Liverpool City Region Combined are seeking to award a single supplier to a framework for the purpose of delivering this initial phase of works and supporting phases and any other additional in scope work needed for delivering this project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a036
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004947-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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