Tender

The provision of Microsimulation Traffic Modelling Software

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is seeking proposals for the provision of Microsimulation Traffic Modelling Software to address traffic congestion, enhance road safety, and accommodate various transportation modes in urban developments across Leicester. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open competition method. This procurement falls under the services category, encompassing software packages and IT services, and is open to submissions until 17th November 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1st May 2026 and could run for up to five years, subject to renewal. This opportunity is located in Leicester, UK, within the region designated as UKF21.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic modelling solutions, software development, and IT services. Companies capable of providing detailed, microscopic traffic simulations, including pedestrian modelling, are especially well-suited for this contract. With a total contract value estimate of £47,000, the tender favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on delivering high-quality software that can optimise infrastructure and improve traffic safety and efficiency. Businesses interested in tendering are encouraged to demonstrate their expertise in quality-focused solutions as the award criteria heavily weighs quality (70%) over price (30%).

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d735
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069773-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zhiaw Hama
Contact Email
zhiaw.hama@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01164543502

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
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

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