--- title: "CCCC17A55 - Consultancy for National Infrastructure Commission study: International best practice in using technology to improve infrastructure productivity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84643bfd-4856-4f0e-a789-bfc2db9a6e6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84643bfd-4856-4f0e-a789-bfc2db9a6e6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84643bfd-4856-4f0e-a789-bfc2db9a6e6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84643bfd-4856-4f0e-a789-bfc2db9a6e6f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-05-31" --- # CCCC17A55 - Consultancy for National Infrastructure Commission study: International best practice in using technology to improve infrastructure productivity Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84643bfd-4856-4f0e-a789-bfc2db9a6e6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84643bfd-4856-4f0e-a789-bfc2db9a6e6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84643bfd-4856-4f0e-a789-bfc2db9a6e6f.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a procurement process for a consultancy project titled "CCCC17A55 - Consultancy for National Infrastructure Commission study: International best practice in using technology to improve infrastructure productivity." This tender falls under the research and development consultancy services industry and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with responses due by 12 June 2017. The total value of the contract is £100,000, aimed at optimising the management and performance of infrastructure assets over a duration of five weeks, starting from 28 June 2017. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy, especially those focused on technology and infrastructure. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative technology applications for infrastructure management. Participation in this consultancy project could enhance service offerings and support growth by enabling providers to leverage insights from international best practices possibly leading to contract renewals or future collaborations with public sector bodies. ## Notice The National Infrastructure Commission ("NIC") is an independent body (an Executive Agency of HM Treasury) which provides the government with impartial, expert advice on major long-term infrastructure challenges. The NIC is interested in new technologies which have the most potential in terms of optimising the management, performance and maintenance of infrastructure assets to support economic growth. The NIC is looking to appoint an external provider for a 5 week consultancy project to consider international approaches to the deployment of new technologies. Full details of the requirement can be seen at Appendix B - Statement of Requirements. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac66604-d42a-437a-86df-07f5442e0420 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jun 2017 - 2 Aug 2017 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 31 May 2017 at 10:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac66604-d42a-437a-86df-07f5442e0420 - 30 May 2017 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac66604-d42a-437a-86df-07f5442e0420 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac66604-d42a-437a-86df-07f5442e0420 31st May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7a3fd57-9c0b-4045-8c0a-9113912d5e16 CCCC17A55 Appendix A - Terms of Participation v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc67ea7f-7666-40ca-b7b6-66ea3385fdca CCCC17A55 Appendix B - Statement of Requirements v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d1b1e13-c9ca-465e-a8b4-960145101311 CCCC17A55 Appendix C - Short Form Terms and Conditions for Services v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/806286c2-0474-4019-b018-6815c56fb6e6 CCCC17A55 Appendix D - Response Guidance v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8bba1ca-74a7-4f12-9999-2bdbe44e8241 CCCC17A55 Invitation To Tender v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c3aca8c-e885-4b93-a9e4-bd7b174cb0fa CCCC17A55 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part A pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a476c061-3024-4e5c-8dac-88ec6115a463 CCCC17A55 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part B ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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