--- title: "Highways Capacity Study - Hyndburn Local Plan 2036" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f8daa14-7014-46d3-b8b3-066bfd364f9a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f8daa14-7014-46d3-b8b3-066bfd364f9a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f8daa14-7014-46d3-b8b3-066bfd364f9a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f8daa14-7014-46d3-b8b3-066bfd364f9a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES" published: "2020-08-11" --- # Highways Capacity Study - Hyndburn Local Plan 2036 Buyer: HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f8daa14-7014-46d3-b8b3-066bfd364f9a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f8daa14-7014-46d3-b8b3-066bfd364f9a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f8daa14-7014-46d3-b8b3-066bfd364f9a.json) ## Summary The Hyndburn Borough Council, specifically the Environmental Services division, is seeking experienced consultants to conduct a Highways Capacity Study, aimed at informing the emerging Hyndburn Local Plan for 2036. This open procurement process, classified under research and development services, will assess existing highway capacity and the impact of new housing and employment developments within the local area. Interested parties must submit their written quotes via email by midday on 28th August 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 21st September 2020 and run until 26th February 2021. The estimated contract value is between £30,000 and £40,000, and the delivery will take place in the North West of England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in transport planning, urban development, or related fields. Businesses that can provide detailed assessments and recommendations for highway improvements or sustainable transport solutions will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the council's openness to their participation in this procurement process. ## Notice Hyndburn Borough Council is seeking to appoint experienced consultants to prepare a Highways Capacity Study to inform the preparation of the emerging Hyndburn Local Plan, in particular the Strategic Policies and Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD). The study should include an assessment of existing highway capacity in the Council area and the potential impact on highway capacity of new housing and employment development identified in the Local Plan, highlighting where and when particular issues may arise. It will make recommendations on how these impacts can be effectively mitigated, suggest potential highway improvement schemes and/or sustainable transport options and provide full costs. Please refer to the brief which sets out the key requirements, timescales, outputs and management arrangements for this commission. If you are interested in providing the requested services to the Council, please submit a written quote via email to: simon.prideaux@hyndburnbc.gov.uk and christine.whittle@hyndburnbc.gov.uk by no later than midday on 28th August 2020. Additional information: If you are interested in providing the requested services to the Council, please submit a written quote via email to simon.prideaux@hyndburnbc.gov.uk and christine.whittle@hyndburnbc.gov.uk by no later than midday on 28th August 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6a532aa-347c-4fb9-8e5d-359f502ec84f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | | Locality | ACCRINGTON | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB5 0PF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire | | Local authority | Hyndburn | | Electoral ward | Spring Hill | | Westminster constituency | Hyndburn | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2020 at 13:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6a532aa-347c-4fb9-8e5d-359f502ec84f - 11 Aug 2020 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6a532aa-347c-4fb9-8e5d-359f502ec84f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6a532aa-347c-4fb9-8e5d-359f502ec84f 11th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68fd213f-3f65-4ee0-b00f-9f2b6f946a0c HBC Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9971eb6b-4bd6-4246-8133-64c34a485d62 Detailed brief of services requested. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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