--- title: "Milton Keynes Mass Rapid Transit Concept Development: Strategic Outline Business Case Commission" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-312da7d7-1f10-4dd2-8b63-746f33bde0f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-312da7d7-1f10-4dd2-8b63-746f33bde0f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-312da7d7-1f10-4dd2-8b63-746f33bde0f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-312da7d7-1f10-4dd2-8b63-746f33bde0f6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-16" --- # Milton Keynes Mass Rapid Transit Concept Development: Strategic Outline Business Case Commission Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-312da7d7-1f10-4dd2-8b63-746f33bde0f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-312da7d7-1f10-4dd2-8b63-746f33bde0f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-312da7d7-1f10-4dd2-8b63-746f33bde0f6.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes Council is seeking to engage a multidisciplinary consultancy for the development of a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the first phase of its Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project. The procurement is classified under transport services and is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 17th December 2021. The project location is Milton Keynes, UK, with a significant focus on sustainable transport solutions as part of a broader initiative aimed at accommodating a projected population of approximately 410,000 by 2050. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure above threshold, indicating inclusiveness in the bidding process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, including engineering firms, urban planners, and environmental consultancy companies. The aim to establish a comprehensive MRT network aligns with trends towards sustainable urban development, making this ideal for SMEs that are innovative in transport solutions or those with experience in similar public transport projects. The successful consortium will play a crucial role in shaping the future transport infrastructure of Milton Keynes, leading to potential future contracts and growth in related sectors. ## Notice Milton Keynes Council are advertising an opportunity for a multidisciplinary consultancy, either a single supplier or a consortium, to produce a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for delivering the first phase of its Mass Rapid Transit network concept. The Milton Keynes Strategy for 2050 (adopted by Council January 2021 as an annex to the Council Plan) presents a long-term growth strategy for Milton Keynes borough to a population of around 410,000 people (from around 270,000 people today) which is part of a Greater Milton Keynes of around half a million, set within a context of growth across the wider Oxford-Cambridge Arc. Among its seven big ambitions, the strategy aims to 'make it easier for everyone to travel on foot, by bike and with better public transport'. A major part of the strategy is to introduce a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network for the city, helping people move about in a more energy and space efficient way. It will also support reduced dependence on private car travel, more sustainable development, improved accessibility and social inclusion, and decarbonisation. The strategy aims for a phased delivery of MRT so that a complete network is operational by at least 2050. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c0dd7a-4f23-4dcc-8589-500cb3391f0b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 5 Aug 2022 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2021 at 16:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c0dd7a-4f23-4dcc-8589-500cb3391f0b - 16 Dec 2021 at 16:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c0dd7a-4f23-4dcc-8589-500cb3391f0b - 26 Nov 2021 at 10:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c0dd7a-4f23-4dcc-8589-500cb3391f0b - 15 Nov 2021 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c0dd7a-4f23-4dcc-8589-500cb3391f0b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c0dd7a-4f23-4dcc-8589-500cb3391f0b 16th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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