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NWFRS Transport Planning Services

NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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05 Mar 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking consultancy services for transport planning under the title "NWFRS Transport Planning Services". The tender falls within the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport, and applies to work in the United Kingdom, particularly in St. Asaph, Wales. This procurement is at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 30th March 2026. The process is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and operates on an open competition basis, below the threshold, providing opportunities for electronic submissions. Key elements of the consultancy include preparing transport statements and assessments, developing travel plans, and facilitating the adoption of a new section of roadway, all while ensuring compliance with BREEAM standards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, sustainable transport measures, and infrastructure planning. With a contract value gross of £24,000, businesses that can deliver high-quality transport planning solutions while adhering to defined sustainability criteria and local regulations have a chance to expand within the public sector. The procurement favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which should find this contract suitable given its focus on both price and quality (including social value) criteria. Establishing a foothold in public sector consultancy work through this tender could catalyse further business growth and engagement with the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and beyond.

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Notice Title

NWFRS Transport Planning Services

Notice Description

Transport Planning Services: The Authority requiring the following consultancy works to be undertaken during RIBA Stage 2. * Transport Statement for Inclusion in the Planning Application * Prepare a Transport Assessment for the development to comply with BREEAM Credit Tra 01 * Prepare a Travel Plan for the development to comply with BREEAM Credit Tra 01 * Provide advice in respect of Sustainable Transport Measures which can be incorporated into the scheme and their positioning to achieve BREEAM Credit Tra 02. * Manage a process to arrange the adoption of a new stretch of highway from the site entrance to the extent of the existing adopted highway. This is shown on the plan at Appendix A, we expect the services to include. o Review the design prepared by others to ensure compliance with adopted road standards. o Managing the Section 38 (or Welsh equivalent) process to construct the road using the appointed building contractor) and have it adopted on completion by the local highway authority. o Include all necessary engagement with the local authority. o Provide advice on the legal agreement, bond and fees payable to the Authority for this process. (Note: For the avoidance of doubt this is not a request for legal advice).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019877-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2027 1-2 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
NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JJ
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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