Planning

Expression of Interest - Freight Analysis and Modelling Environment (FAME)

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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01 Apr 2026 at 12:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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01 Apr 2026 at 12:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process under the title "Expression of Interest - Freight Analysis and Modelling Environment (FAME)." This initiative, planned for development in-house, focuses on creating a new national freight transport model with forecasting capabilities to simulate freight flows across various modes. Central to this process is a preliminary market engagement notice, inviting expressions of interest for the upcoming workshop. This event is tentatively scheduled for 6 May from 12:30 to 14:30, and will take place online. The procurement relates to services in the freight transport sector, specifically involving technical analysis and consultancy services, and is situated within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in freight transport agency services, transport systems consultancy, road transport, and research services. Companies familiar with Python programming and simulation models are particularly well-suited to contribute valuable insights and compete in the upcoming procurement process. The project encourages participation from SMEs, emphasising the importance of diverse expertise to shape the Freight Analysis and Modelling Environment system and explore future freight demand scenarios. Interested parties must register via the Department's e-sourcing platform to access more details and formally express interest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest - Freight Analysis and Modelling Environment (FAME)

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice/Expression of Interest. The Department for Transport ('Department') is looking to develop an, in-house, Freight Analysis and Modelling Environment (FAME), centred on a new national freight transport model. We expect FAME will have the following capability/characteristics: * the ability to simulate the movement of freight flows, by both (aggregated) commodity and vehicles. * be multimodal and include competition between road, rail and domestic shipping services. * include both the domestic movement of goods, and also international maritime and rail services to the UK, including route choice for short-sea shipping and the channel tunnel services. * the ability to forecast freight demand and flows into the future, based on factors including population and economic projections * the ability to test different scenarios, based on a range of assumptions, to understand the impact on the national freight system. * built in the Python programming language. The Department is expecting to procure external support for the development of FAME this summer (2026) following an open procurement process. Ahead of this, we are looking to host a workshop where potential suppliers, or interested parties, are given an opportunity to share their thoughts on the Department's proposals for FAME. We hope this will ensure a realistic and feasible specification, timelines and contract terms, and also allow experts across industry to provide suggestions to help shape the specification. BUDGET - TBC. Likely above threshold for services. We have provisionally selected 6th May, 12:30 - 14:30 for the workshop to take place, and expect it to be an online event via MS Teams. Please note, if you cannot attend the workshop but still want to provide written feedback, please still confirm your expression of interest to receive the draft schedule of requirements. NEXT STEPS: Interested suppliers will need to register to DfTs e-sourcing platform using the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once registered, you can formally access the PQQ and submit an interest by using the following PQQ link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/16288810019D490830DF

Planning Information

Initial response - via DfTs e-sourcing platform: Register via: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Access the PQQ via: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/16288810019D490830DF We have provisionally selected 6th May, 12:30 - 14:30 for the workshop to take place, and expect it to be an online event via MS Teams. Please note, if you cannot attend the workshop but still want to provide written feedback, please still confirm your expression of interest to receive the draft schedule of requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ac4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030383-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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