Tender

Understanding Freight & Logistics: The Role of Local & Combined Authorities in the Development of Rail Freight Interchanges

TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH

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Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for the North is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process, seeking consultancy services for a project titled "Understanding Freight & Logistics: The Role of Local & Combined Authorities in the Development of Rail Freight Interchanges." This procurement, located in the United Kingdom, falls under the industry categories of transport systems and research and development consultancy services. The open competition process has commenced, with the submission deadline slated for 5th December 2025. The tender's value is set at £36,000 gross (£30,000 net), with key dates indicating that the contract period will run from 1st January to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport consultancy and logistics research. The focus on rail freight interchanges denotes a niche area that could be well-suited for firms with expertise in transport systems consultancy and project management. The procurement method encourages competitive participation, presenting an open avenue for businesses that can demonstrate organisational capability and a deep understanding of project requirements. Firms that can effectively address criteria such as personnel capabilities, project understanding, decarbonisation strategies, and risk management stand to benefit significantly from engaging with this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Understanding Freight & Logistics: The Role of Local & Combined Authorities in the Development of Rail Freight Interchanges

Notice Description

Transport for the North wishes to appoint a Supplier to produce the next resource in the 'Understanding freight and logistics' series, the role of local and combined authorities in the development of rail freight interchanges. Further details of the contract can be found in the procurement documents. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Transport-systems-consultancy-services./475G3SXHA2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/475G3SXHA2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072441-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH
Contact Name
Emily Molden
Contact Email
emily.molden@transportforthenorth.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 5DB
Post Town
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

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