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title: "Trans Pennine Tunnel Study Plus (TPTS+)"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# Trans Pennine Tunnel Study Plus (TPTS+)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f96bbad-ebbf-4766-952a-99eff891894e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Trans Pennine Tunnel Study Plus (TPTS+)" is managed by Highways England, an entity focused on improving transport infrastructure across the country. This contract falls under the research and development services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award has been completed, with the contract period set to commence from 1st June 2018 and end on 31st March 2019. The total value of the awarded contract is approximately £513,649, and it highlights significant projects aimed at enhancing journey times between Manchester and Sheffield by exploring tunnel solutions to avoid disruption in the Peak District National Park.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the field of engineering and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in transport studies and economic modelling. Companies specialising in infrastructure development or those with experience in environmental assessments may find themselves well-positioned to contribute to such initiatives. As Highways England is a large contracting authority, the scope for collaboration or subcontracting can also benefit smaller firms seeking to diversify their portfolios and enhance their competitive edge in the procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Highways England Delivery Plan 2015-2020 committed to examine Trans-Pennine routes, develop solutions that could improve journey times between Manchester and Sheffield and address safety concerns in the area. To date the study (known as the Trans-Pennine Tunnel Study (TPTS)) has examined the feasibility of implementing a full tunnel connecting Manchester and Sheffield avoiding the Peak District National Park. This looks to identify work to take the identified package from the WTCA project and undertake additional wider economic modelling works to enhance both the economic and strategic case.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22dfa364-f364-4211-8bce-efcb2cf6a926 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £513,649 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £513,649 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 May 2018 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22dfa364-f364-4211-8bce-efcb2cf6a926

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22dfa364-f364-4211-8bce-efcb2cf6a926
  29th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dabff2cd-88aa-4519-a1d0-a2e4f53c646a
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