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title: "Provision of GMFM V.5 Data"
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# Provision of GMFM V.5 Data

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f68d41e-bfdb-42c8-95a5-a376327444a1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) commissioning MDS Transmodal Ltd for the "Provision of GMFM V.5 Data". This service, classified within the software package and information systems industry, aims to update the Great Britain Freight Model version 5. The award was made following a Single Tender Action due to the unique capabilities of MDS Transmodal. The contract period is from 20th December 2021 to 31st January 2022, with a total value of £40,735. The award date is noted as 17th December 2021, and the tender notice was published on 22nd February 2022.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in data modelling and analytics services. Companies equipped to offer bespoke software solutions or those with expertise in freight modelling would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate business growth through government contracts that rely on specialised knowledge and skills.

## Notice

This is to commission MDS Transmodal Ltd to carry out necessary updates for GBFMv5 (Great Britain Freight Model version 5) in order to provide the Department a freight forecasting tool for the relevant analytical work in the next 2 or 3 years. This work has to be carried out by MDST, because: The DfT has been using GBFMv5 since 2007 to inform traffic forecasts, investment decision, policy tests and strategy developments. - GBFMv5 was developed by MDS Transmodal (MDST). It is the only freight modelling software in the country which is capable to support the DfT's work on national freight forecasts. This Single Tender Action (STA) is on the basis of PCA part 2 (b) where the works, supplies or services can only be supplied by a particular economic operator for the following reason: (ii) where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement;

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6567a77-5f2c-476a-ae76-f1402fd03ff1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,735 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,735 |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MDS TRANSMODAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6567a77-5f2c-476a-ae76-f1402fd03ff1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6567a77-5f2c-476a-ae76-f1402fd03ff1
  22nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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