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Transport Technical and Professional Services Framework

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Jun 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is inviting tenders for its Transport Technical and Professional Services Framework, which aims to enhance the region's transport network from 2027 to 2032. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage and scheduled to close on 13 July 2026, focuses on service categories under architectural, construction, engineering, and consultancy services, with operations centred in West Yorkshire. The framework, valued at £75 million, employs an open procedure, and involves strategic collaboration with various local authorities in the region. The procurement is designed to establish long-term relationships with suppliers across four specified lots, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with public sector objectives.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport planning, engineering, asset management, and rail services. It is particularly suited to companies capable of providing comprehensive professional support and multi-disciplinary services, with a strong emphasis on quality and economic value. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitable criteria detailed in the procurement documentation. Businesses with expertise in the listed CPV categories can greatly benefit from this framework, tapping into significant investment intended to drive regional economic growth through improved transport infrastructure. This procurement scheme is poised to unlock numerous possibilities for growth and partnership within the planned four-year contract period starting 1 September 2026.

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Notice Title

Transport Technical and Professional Services Framework

Notice Description

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to establish a multi-lot, multi-disciplinary Transport Professional and Technical Services (TTPS) Framework. The framework will support our ambitious plans and delivery of our pipeline of capital schemes for development and delivery between 2027 and 2032. The framework is being established for the use of the Combined Authority and our Local Authority partners for delivery across the region of West Yorkshire. The framework will enable strategic long-term collaborative relationships with providers to drive economies of scale and deliver high quality projects. We are therefore seeking to appoint a range of suppliers to four multi-disciplinary lots for a period of four years to support the delivery of a seamless, reliable transport network to support our economy to grow sustainably in a safe and inclusive way. The framework will consist of 4 LOTS; LOT 1: Transport Planning, Design Development and Engineering, LOT 2: Client-side Professional Services Support, LOT3: Asset Management and Lifecycle Planning, LOT 4:Multi-Disciplinary Rail. Please Note - Previous Notice: UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-070163 / Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05d83a

Lot Information

Transport Planning, Design Development and Engineering

LOT 1: Transport Planning, Design Development and Engineering The multi-disciplinary lot will provide end-to-end technical partners to support the development of our transport policies, strategies, projects and programmes. Required services will included but are not limited to; Strategy, policy, case for change, optioneering & early feasibility work, Integrated transport network development & connectivity studies, Transport Needs Assessments, Urban master planning and development, Transport modelling, surveys, data collection & analysis, mapping, demand forecasting and economic appraisal for bus and rail, Design development & engineering, Project Development Support, Utilities liaison support, Independent design review and scrutiny, Environmental impact and planning, Scheduling, phasing, network management, Full Project Lifecycle Business Case Development.

Client-side Professional Services Support

LOT 2 - Client-side Professional Services Support. The multi-disciplinary lot will provide client-side professional services support to enable effective and consistent management and delivery of our portfolio. Required services will include but are not limited to; Acting on behalf of the client to provide project and programme management lifecycle support and review, Programme and scheduling review, Undertake contract management and support, Cost management and control, Risk strategy development, management and review, Commercial support, Health and safety - CDM, building regulations, Site supervision.

Asset Management and Lifecycle Planning

LOT 3 - Asset Management and Lifecycle Planning. The lot will support the long-term assessment and management of structural, highways and building assets through structural and civil engineering works e.g. Building condition surveys, Full site topographical surveys, Measured building surveys, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Intrusive surveys including structural assessments, Mechanical and Electrical existing building services, Ground Investigations, Drainage surveys, Buried statutory services, Fixtures and fittings reviews, Rail tunnels desktop studies, Asbestos full demolition and refurbishment surveys, Fire compartmentation/ topping and fire risk assessments, Non-structural surveys, Accessibility surveys, Arboriculture surveys, Feasibility assessments (technical design, costing, environmental, legal, financial), Sustainability assessments, Technical design reviews and advisor, Property Valuations (red book compliant), Telecommunications, Cleaning and statutory surveys i.e. Legionnaires testing, Lifts, Security - security by design, security use and security assessments, Asset valuations.

Multi-Disciplinary Rail

LOT 4 - Multi-Disciplinary Rail. The multi-disciplinary lot will provide end-to-end technical partner services for our rail programmes. The lot will include Transport Planning, Design Development and Engineering support alongside Client-side Professional Services Support specifically where there is an interface to Rail activities and additional requirements specific to the rail industry, including for providers to be Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) accredited. Additional services include but are not limited to; Rail reform policy advice, Rail related surveys, approvals, Challenging of costs and details under Rail specific Agreements, Rail possessions, Operational and timetabling work, Fares and ticketing, OPEX and demand forecast, Financial modelling, Rolling stock strategy support, Rail specialist advice i.e. fire evacuation planning, wind/speed surveys, permits, consents and booking possessions, Rail related technical work associated with Network Rail requirements including approvals and agreements, consultancy support on Integration between heavy rail and light rail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054734-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71315000 - Building services

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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