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title: "T0578 Modelling Approaches Research Study"
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# T0578 Modelling Approaches Research Study

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-623006db-8708-419f-8c84-2b431a3b3a4d

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## Summary

The buying organisation, National Highways, has issued an award for the project titled "T0578 Modelling Approaches Research Study," which falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement process utilised an open procedure above the threshold and began with a tender period ending on 10th July 2024. The contract period spans from 13th August 2024 to 29th August 2025, covering multiple locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with key dates being the award date on 13th August 2024 and the published date on 16th August 2024. The awarded contract is valued at £199,310.62 GBP, and the project is aimed at improving modelling techniques for assessing highway schemes.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in transport modelling and infrastructure analysis. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, offering a chance to collaborate with National Highways and demonstrate innovative approaches that could influence future highway scheme assessments. The project's focus on both mesoscopic and hybrid modelling approaches provides an opening for companies with expertise in empirical and theoretical research to make significant contributions. Bidders will need to show how their proposed methods can bridge the gap between theoretical analysis and practical application, making this an excellent opportunity for research-focused firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The required service is to undertake research into approaches to modelling highway scheme impacts alternative to the existing strategic modelling techniques. It is supposed that these alternative approaches may have the potential to better reflect the impacts of schemes whilst continuing to account for reassignment and variable demand responses. In particular, the research is to focus on two main alternative approaches: mesoscopic modelling; and hybrid modelling. TPG are looking to understand whether the application of these approaches would lead to a meaningful improvement in the assessment of schemes, and in what circumstances they should be considered. It is intended that the focus of the research study will be broadly split evenly between the key areas of mesoscopic and hybrid modelling. It is anticipated that the research will involve a blend of empirical and theoretical analysis. However, for the empirical analysis, it is not foreseen that extensive development of models or associated tools, software and processes should be undertaken. Best use should be made of existing models and 'proof of concept' techniques. In considering the balance between theoretical and empirical analysis, bidders should consider how to minimise the size of the gap left to bridge at the end of this study between the theoretical and the practical application of any recommended alternative approaches. In responding to this brief, bidders should specify how the answers to the defined research questions will be both investigated and evidenced to enable National Highways TPG to have confidence in the conclusions. It should be clearly set out where empirical analysis will be undertaken and where responses will be based purely on theoretical analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f1e07c-304a-4737-8b3a-6fb9b9fa2a0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,310 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,310 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPATS ATKINS AND CH2M JOINT VENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f1e07c-304a-4737-8b3a-6fb9b9fa2a0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f1e07c-304a-4737-8b3a-6fb9b9fa2a0f
  16th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29a06a30-bb64-4380-af6f-a9677a81c85c
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