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title: "GB-Manchester: The Northern Powerhouse Rail Freight Modelling & Appraisal Study"
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# GB-Manchester: The Northern Powerhouse Rail Freight Modelling & Appraisal Study

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b83ad84-6083-481c-a730-3434c360a533

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## Summary

Transport for the North (TfN) has recently completed the award phase for the "Northern Powerhouse Rail Freight Modelling & Appraisal Study" contract. This procurement, with a total value of £99,500, falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services. The open procedure tender sought expertise in rail freight modelling and impact analysis within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The professional services contract awarded to Steer Davies & Gleave Limited will commence on 13th October 2024 and conclude on 30th June 2025, aiming to identify network constraints and recommend infrastructure investments to boost rail freight growth.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in rail systems, freight logistics, infrastructure consultancy, and transport analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the criteria for participation were tailored to accommodate a diverse range of economic operators. The focus on forecasting and policy testing in the Northern Powerhouse Rail brochure positions participating businesses to be influential in shaping future regional transport strategies, potentially opening further industry opportunities and establishing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders like TfN.

## Notice

TfN proposes to commission professional services for a rail freight modelling and analysis study on Northern Powerhouse Railway (NPR). This contract will require expertise in developing a rail freight model to conduct forecasting rail freight impact analysis, allowing for the testing of various rail freight policy and strategy measures. The project will also include qualitative and quantitative assessments of the impact of NPR and Network North interventions on rail freight within the NPR geography and feeder corridors. It will identify network constraints and necessary infrastructure investments. The findings will provide recommendations on how a package of interventions can support the Government's rail freight growth target and increase rail modal share. More information can be found in the ITT documents which have been published on Delta E Sourcing. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412ef78e-bc44-4427-b595-bbb853e4b6e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412ef78e-bc44-4427-b595-bbb853e4b6e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412ef78e-bc44-4427-b595-bbb853e4b6e1
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=897686904
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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