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title: "Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) Rail Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a260c474-4f8b-4e47-b643-48b819fbf200"
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# Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) Rail Support

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a260c474-4f8b-4e47-b643-48b819fbf200

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Merseytravel organisation which is seeking services for the "Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) Rail Support" project, specifically to engage four rail project managers. This initiative falls under the architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 5th December 2019, and the associated contract period is from 13th January 2020 to 13th January 2021, utilising a total budget of £150,000 over 12 months, through a call-off from the Merseytravel Consultancy Framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the rail engineering and consultancy industry to grow their business. Companies that specialise in project management services within the rail sector, especially those capable of delivering on multiple rail schemes, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework-based procurement method and the stipulated engagement with multiple service providers create a collaborative environment that may encourage innovation and partnerships among SMEs.

## Notice

Four rail project managers to deliver a programme of rail schemes. Additional information: Call-off from Merseytravel Consultancy Framework - Lot 2 Rail Engineering Consultancy. Framework rates utilised, plan to spend up to PS150k over 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1dcd158-0d43-4094-bb23-5f2f3a521286 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2020 - 13 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; OVE ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2020 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1dcd158-0d43-4094-bb23-5f2f3a521286

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1dcd158-0d43-4094-bb23-5f2f3a521286
  17th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/

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