--- title: "GB-Manchester: The Northern Powerhouse Rail Freight Modelling & Appraisal Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a841c5ab-2f1a-4b91-82ed-b81f703e515f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a841c5ab-2f1a-4b91-82ed-b81f703e515f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a841c5ab-2f1a-4b91-82ed-b81f703e515f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a841c5ab-2f1a-4b91-82ed-b81f703e515f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2024-08-05" --- # GB-Manchester: The Northern Powerhouse Rail Freight Modelling & Appraisal Study Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a841c5ab-2f1a-4b91-82ed-b81f703e515f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a841c5ab-2f1a-4b91-82ed-b81f703e515f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a841c5ab-2f1a-4b91-82ed-b81f703e515f.json) ## Summary BIP Solutions Limited is inviting tenders for the 'GB-Manchester: The Northern Powerhouse Rail Freight Modelling & Appraisal Study', under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The project, based in the North West of the United Kingdom, involves conducting a comprehensive rail freight modelling and analysis study for Northern Powerhouse Railway (NPR). This open procedure (below threshold) tender is currently in the active procurement stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 4 September 2024. The contract will commence on 30 September 2024 and conclude on 30 June 2025, with an estimated contract value between £100,000 and £500,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in rail freight modelling, forecasting, and transport infrastructure analysis to expand their portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability highlighted by the contracting authority, BIP Solutions Limited. By providing professional services that support the Government's rail freight growth target, qualified firms can showcase their expertise and potentially secure further contracts within the transport sector. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to analyse network constraints and recommend infrastructure investments, supporting NPR's strategic goals. ## Notice TfN proposes to commission professional services for a rail freight modelling and analysis study on Northern Powerhouse Railway (NPR). This contract will require expertise in developing a rail freight model to conduct forecasting rail freight impact analysis, allowing for the testing of various rail freight policy and strategy measures. The project will also include qualitative and quantitative assessments of the impact of NPR and Network North interventions on rail freight within the NPR geography and feeder corridors. It will identify network constraints and necessary infrastructure investments. The findings will provide recommendations on how a package of interventions can support the Government's rail freight growth target and increase rail modal share. More information can be found in the ITT documents which have been published on Delta E Sourcing. 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/4b0266e3-cf1f-4652-87f3-2fe67dd106fa | | 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 | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0266e3-cf1f-4652-87f3-2fe67dd106fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0266e3-cf1f-4652-87f3-2fe67dd106fa 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-The-Northern-Powerhouse-Rail-Freight-Modelling-&-Appraisal-Study/QFM4Z776E3 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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