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title: "Mass Rapid Transit - Further Modelling"
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# Mass Rapid Transit - Further Modelling

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b210b7f-0a39-4873-823a-612da8df4067

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Mass Rapid Transit - Further Modelling" project, led by Milton Keynes Council, has advanced to the award stage. The council is purchasing infrastructure works consultancy services to support its growth ambitions connected to a potential Mass Rapid Transit system in Milton Keynes, aiming to address current evidence gaps and bolster the business case. Procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the project categorised under "Infrastructure works consultancy services" (CPV: 71311300). The project, scheduled to run from 13th April 2026 to 31st December 2026, is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end on 3rd April 2026 and the award of the contract to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED for £120,000, which was announced on 2nd June 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure consultancy, especially those experienced with rapid transit systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this tender, indicating a broad appeal to various businesses looking to expand their portfolio by engaging in government contracts. The focus on consultancy services linked to transportation infrastructure might attract companies with expertise in urban planning and engineering, offering an avenue to bolster their reputation in a high-profile public project. The selective procurement method used, involving a framework agreement call-off, highlights the importance of being part of relevant frameworks to access such opportunities.

## Notice

This work will support the City Council in its ongoing discussions with MHCLG as part of the potential for Milton Keynes to be designated as a new town, supported by a new Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system. The MK MRT is a fundamental part of our growth ambitions and New Town proposal and in order to answer some challenges from DfT, we now need to address some of the current gaps in our MRT evidence base and interim outline business case.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/693551c5-cf15-44db-bd31-b3810b7147e3 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/693551c5-cf15-44db-bd31-b3810b7147e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/693551c5-cf15-44db-bd31-b3810b7147e3
  2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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