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title: "GB-Manchester: Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) Freight Modelling and Appraisal Study"
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# GB-Manchester: Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) Freight Modelling and Appraisal Study

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c86a9d7-10c5-4dd2-bf1e-3980b28ecd3b

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## Summary

The buying organisation, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, has issued a tender titled "Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) Freight Modelling and Appraisal Study" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender period ending on 5th July 2024. The contract period is planned to run from 1st August 2024 to 31st December 2024.

This tender opportunity for consulting companies interested in rail freight modelling and analysis on Northern Powerhouse Rail presents a chance for business growth. Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Companies with expertise in research and development consultancy services, especially in the transport sector, are well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender with a value of £100,000 GBP.

## Notice

Transport for the North (TfN) is issuing an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity for consulting companies interested in carrying out rail freight modelling and analysis studies on Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR). The purpose of the EOI is to assist TfN in identifying companies that are both interested in and capable of meeting the requirements for the upcoming NPR Freight Study project. Please note this is not a call for competition, it is purely an Expressions of Interest exercise at this moment in time. Further details can be found on the Delta E-Sourcing Portal. Please note also the information pertaining to dates and budget are guestimates and may be subject to change. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138a2208-f6ac-449d-a6f9-876f1460ec4d |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2024 at 08:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138a2208-f6ac-449d-a6f9-876f1460ec4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138a2208-f6ac-449d-a6f9-876f1460ec4d
  26th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-Northern-Powerhouse-Rail-(NPR)-Freight-Modelling-and-Appraisal-Study/Y33ZM7J7BG
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