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title: "PR 18 Market can Bear Test Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-896aadda-09d4-46a9-be3d-c0abd8a69b00"
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# PR 18 Market can Bear Test Analysis

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-896aadda-09d4-46a9-be3d-c0abd8a69b00

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## Summary

The OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD is overseeing a completed tender process for the project titled "PR 18 Market can Bear Test Analysis," classified under business services such as consulting and marketing. This project is part of a call-off contract from an Ofgem framework, aiming to analyse Network Rail's charge structure for train operators. The tender period concluded on 14 April 2017, with the contract awarded to Cambridge Economic Policy Associates Ltd, commencing on 8 May 2017 and set to end on 18 August 2017. The total contract value is £91,175, and it encompasses delivery in various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in transportation economics and charge analysis. Companies specialising in business services—especially larger organisations skilled in public infrastructure analysis—would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Engaging with public authorities like the OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD can help expand their portfolio and foster professional relationships within the rail sector.

## Notice

Call-off contract from an Ofgem framework for the provision of consultancy in to the structure of Network Rail's charges to train operators for PR18. Additional information: Contract called off from Ofgem framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb581299-e676-493b-96df-8b1b815bf974 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2017 - 18 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,175 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,175 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 4AN |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC POLICY ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 May 2017 at 10:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb581299-e676-493b-96df-8b1b815bf974
- 15 May 2017 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb581299-e676-493b-96df-8b1b815bf974

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb581299-e676-493b-96df-8b1b815bf974
  15th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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