Planning

Shrewsbury MPSS Phase 1 - Traffic Modelling, Design and Implementation

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 16:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council, acting as the local highway authority, is planning a public procurement process titled "Shrewsbury MPSS Phase 1 - Traffic Modelling, Design and Implementation." This process involves multi-disciplinary consultancy services to advance the Shrewsbury Movement and Public Space Strategy (MPSS) Phase 1, aimed at enhancing the vitality and environmental quality of the Shrewsbury town centre. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement underway. The engagement period includes submitting responses by 17th June 2026. The procurement process covers various services such as traffic monitoring, highways consultancy, and urban planning, and is set to commence on 1st October 2026, concluding on 28th February 2028, with a possible extension. This opportunity is ideal for businesses located in or capable of operating in the UK region UKG2, focusing on public authority contracts and services above the procurement threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms in the sectors of traffic management, infrastructure planning, and urban development. Businesses with expertise in highways engineering, traffic analysis, and related disciplines are particularly well-suited to participate. The structured procurement approach includes several stages, offering long-term collaboration potential. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit from this opportunity, as Shropshire Council is keen on fostering a competitive and inclusive market. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage with the council's preliminary market activities to influence the procurement strategy and establish a foothold for future growth opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Shrewsbury MPSS Phase 1 - Traffic Modelling, Design and Implementation

Notice Description

Shropshire Council, in its capacity as local highway authority and as a partner within the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership, is undertaking preliminary market engagement (PME) ahead of an anticipated procurement of multi-disciplinary consultancy services to support the further development and delivery of the Shrewsbury Movement and Public Space Strategy (MPSS) Phase 1 Interventions. The MPSS was adopted in December 2024 as a place-based, integrated strategy to sustain and improve the vitality, viability, accessibility and environmental quality of Shrewsbury town centre. Phase 1 comprises a coherent package of town-centre interventions, including (but not limited to): town-centre traffic loops; a priority pedestrian zone; a two-way bus corridor on St Mary's Street; servicing access; Local Access Priority Areas at Coleham/Belle Vue; an enhanced Park and Ride offer; bus priority on key routes; graduated parking charges; and Blue Badge provision within the river loop. The anticipated commission is structured around six staged, outcome-based gateways covering: Stage 1 - Preferred Option Development; Stage 2 - Delivery and Phasing Plan; Stage 3 - Outline Business Case; Stage 4 - Detailed Design and Stakeholder Engagement; Stage 5 - Approval to Proceed to Delivery (Full Business Case); and Stage 6+ - Tender, Delivery and Implementation of Phase 1 Interventions. Implementation may be progressed via an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO), subject to further development and statutory processes. Through this engagement, the contracting authority is seeking feedback from the market on packaging, route to market, delivery model, supplier capacity and capability, and risks and dependencies, to inform its forthcoming procurement strategy. Engagement is being conducted in accordance with sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated statutory guidance. A supporting Preliminary Market Engagement document and questionnaire are available - see the Engagement section below.

Planning Information

Shropshire Council is conducting preliminary market engagement in respect of the proposed commission described in the Scope section above. The purpose of this engagement is to: • inform the market of the Council's objectives, anticipated scope and indicative budget; • test market capacity, capability and appetite to deliver a multi-stage, multi-disciplinary commission; • gather feedback to inform the procurement strategy, in particular how the work should be packaged, phased and routed to market; and • design a procurement approach that is proportionate, deliverable and competitive, without distorting competition or conferring unfair advantage. Interested suppliers should: • Request the Preliminary Market Engagement document from Tim Prichard on e: tim.pritchard@shropshire.gov.uk • submit a response to the engagement questionnaire via Microsoft Forms at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ETDBti03i0O8gmfkx5ZuiYDedTzJQrxCpJllkEkmL09UQkI2MklDVllNOFlBVDc4TVUxVFJFV0I4OS4u Responses must be submitted via the Microsoft Forms link by 17th June, 17:00hrs. Responses submitted by email or other means will not be accepted. Participation in this engagement is voluntary, will not be a condition of participation in any future procurement, and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage. Information shared during the engagement will be handled in accordance with section 16(3) of the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated statutory guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ace2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052529-2026
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

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