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title: "TROO0418 TransPennine Route Upgrade Evaluation Scoping Study"
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# TROO0418 TransPennine Route Upgrade Evaluation Scoping Study

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aa42cd9-937f-4043-b7ef-34e620268978

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for the "TROO0418 TransPennine Route Upgrade Evaluation Scoping Study" to WSP Ltd. The contract, valued at £120,000 GBP, falls under the category of research services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from January 8, 2024, to November 7, 2024. The tender closed on December 5, 2023, with the contract awarded on December 28, 2023.

This public procurement opportunity initiated by the Department for Transport focuses on conducting a detailed evaluation of the North TransPennine Route modernization programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises would find this tender suitable for providing research services. Businesses in the rail sector, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure enhancement programmes, can leverage this opportunity for growth and collaboration in the public transport industry in the UK.

## Notice

The TRU programme is a full route modernisation of the North TransPennine Route (NTPR). The NTPR is the primary east-west rail link across the North of England, from York to Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. The TRU is a major rail infrastructure enhancement programme. Assessing to what extent the programme has been successful in achieving its aims will require evaluation which goes beyond monitoring outputs delivered, to understand the outcomes and impacts for passengers, the wider rail sector, society, and taxpayers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bfcc3ed-801d-4a28-96ae-df6b85f9b643 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 7 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2A 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Farringdon Without |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2024 at 12:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bfcc3ed-801d-4a28-96ae-df6b85f9b643
- 17 Jan 2024 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bfcc3ed-801d-4a28-96ae-df6b85f9b643

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bfcc3ed-801d-4a28-96ae-df6b85f9b643
  19th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2286374-49b9-4045-a2ab-c41c02175bdb
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