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Network Extensions - Unit Development

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 Oct 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the "Network Extensions - Unit Development" contract, which falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. As a public authority classified under sub-central government, the buyer is located in Liverpool, UK. This procurement, which has moved past the award stage with a contract now active, required a study on charging and unit infrastructure for Class 777 units. It was conducted through a direct, below-threshold procurement method, without competition. The contract was signed on 15th October 2025 and will remain effective until 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in business services, particularly those specialising in consultancy and strategic data analysis of infrastructure projects. Large enterprises like JACOBS U.K. LIMITED, who specialise in engineering and professional services, are ideally suited to such contracts due to their scale and expertise. For companies seeking growth, aligning services with the evolving infrastructure needs of public transport systems could open doors to further public sector partnerships and contracts. The procurement also offers insights into the legal and operational frameworks associated with modernising public transportation infrastructure, facilitating innovation and expansion in related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Extensions - Unit Development

Notice Description

Study to understand charging and unit infrastructure requirements for Class 777 units to operate off the 3rd Rail network and define the legislation applicable to battery powered units.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070074-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,927 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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