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title: "NIC Future of Freight Research Tender"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# NIC Future of Freight Research Tender

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ec602bd-428c-4087-b584-12bc3eab5f23

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## Summary

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is initiating a procurement titled "NIC Future of Freight Research Tender" focusing on research and development services related to freight management, including reducing environmental impacts and managing congestion. The contracting authority for this tender is the Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key activities expected to begin on the 1st of June 2018, and the contract period scheduled from the 6th of July 2018 to the 1st of March 2019. The total budget for this project is set at £80,000 and the procurement method will involve selective bidding via a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in research methods related to environmental issues, freight demand analysis, and transport logistics. Competitors should be prepared to contribute innovative solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency in freight services, positioning themselves as valuable partners in achieving the NIC's objectives in enhancing the UK's freight infrastructure.

## Notice

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) seeks to procure the expertise of Potential Providers with experience in delivering research projects in the following four areas: 1) Reducing Environmental Impacts (Budget capped at PS50,000 excluding VAT) 2) Future Freight Demand Scenarios (Budget capped at PS75,000.00 excluding VAT) 3) Value of Freight (Budget capped at PS75,000.00 excluding VAT) 4)Managing Congestion (Budget capped at PS80,000.00 excluding VAT) All tenders to be advertised via the Research Marketplace. Further details ca be found in the attachment Additional information: Please notice that dates are subject to change as it is expected that the events will be published live on the 1st June 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4117acff-1a61-41ac-9f3c-59426654d414 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2018 - 1 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 May 2018 at 14:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4117acff-1a61-41ac-9f3c-59426654d414

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4117acff-1a61-41ac-9f3c-59426654d414
  24th May 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16581aa9-bc3e-483d-bb9a-e1af7150752a
  Future of Freight

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