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The provision of Microsimulation Traffic Modelling Software

Leicester City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

05 Aug 2026 at 09:49

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 14:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council procured a traffic modelling software solution and associated IT support services for use in Leicester. The requirement is for comprehensive microsimulation of urban traffic, including detailed modelling of pedestrians alongside vehicles. The intended purpose is to help the council understand traffic flow and interactions, manage congestion, assess road safety measures, optimise infrastructure and support transport planning for future developments. The procurement covers software packages and information systems, together with related consulting, software development, internet and support services. It is a service opportunity for suppliers providing microscopic traffic modelling tools with integrated pedestrian modelling and the expertise to support their use in complex urban environments.

The procurement reached tender: the council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 5 November 2025 at 12:00, and offers by 17 November 2025 at 12:00. The contract was intended to run from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028, with extensions allowing a possible end date of 30 April 2031. Its estimated value was £47,000 excluding VAT (£56,400 including VAT). Evaluation was weighted 70% to quality and 30% to price. Leicester City Council later cancelled the procurement and did not award the contract. The stated reason was a change in service requirements arising from ongoing Local Government Reorganisation, which could significantly affect future operational priorities and the need for the solution.

This opportunity suited small and medium-sized enterprises able to supply and support specialist traffic microsimulation software. Relevant suppliers would need a product capable of detailed, microscopic modelling of vehicle movements and pedestrian interactions, with practical application to congestion management, road safety, infrastructure assessment and development planning. The requirement also favoured businesses able to provide the associated IT services, including implementation support, software development, internet-related services and ongoing technical support. Suppliers with experience applying modelling tools in complex urban transport environments would have been well placed to respond, particularly those able to demonstrate strong quality in their proposed solution. The competition was cancelled before award because the council’s requirements changed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of Microsimulation Traffic Modelling Software

Notice Description

Leicester City Council face increasing challenges in managing traffic congestion, ensuring road safety, and accommodating various modes of transportation in developments across the city. To address these issues effectively, we are looking to procure a comprehensive traffic modelling solution. Such a solution must provide detailed, microscopic simulations that include pedestrian modelling, allowing for a holistic analysis of traffic flow and interactions between vehicles and pedestrians. This capability will help in optimising infrastructure, evaluating safety measures, and planning for future developments, thereby improving overall traffic efficiency and safety in complex urban environments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The total possible contract duration is (5) five years, which consists of an initial term of (2) two years with the option to extend for up to a further (2) two + (1) one years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d735
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073986-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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