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title: "THRE0055 Provision of Economic and Transport Modelling for EWR"
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# THRE0055 Provision of Economic and Transport Modelling for EWR

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4a2cd94-1671-4a46-a9ad-6ab1e1ec36a0

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Economic and Transport Modelling for East West Rail (EWR)" under tender reference THRE0055. This contract, classified under transport systems consultancy services, involves a competitive tender for economic and transport modelling to support EWR's business case and decision-making processes. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with the next major milestone being the delivery of the Outline Business Case in December 2026. The total awarded value of the contract is £4,000,000, with the tender process concluding on 23 December 2024. The services are to be delivered to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and across Europe.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in transport systems consultancy. SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) are especially encouraged to participate. Companies with expertise in developing modelling tools, business case analysis, and conveying analytical results will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The DfT aims for a collaborative partnership with industry experts to ensure the delivery of a robust business case for EWR. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, thereby opening avenues for businesses listed within the framework to compete effectively for the contract.

## Notice

EWR Co. envisages inviting submissions for a competitive tender process for the provision of Economic and Transport modelling services, to inform: - A robust and defensible East West Rail (EWR) business case - The likely value for money for EWR rail services; and - Decision-making across EWR Co. (and government) on the development, design, and delivery of the EWR programme EWR Co. are working toward the delivery of the Outline Business Case in December 2026 as the next significant milestone. Services may involve activities or require capabilities such as: - Review and use the existing transport model suite - Developing Modelling Tools and capabilities - Producing analysis for Business Case and Wider EWR Co decision making - Interpreting and conveying analytical results - Experience and Credibility in delivering Business Case analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14fa3a0-9db3-44f0-a6f9-28fdd3cde077 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14fa3a0-9db3-44f0-a6f9-28fdd3cde077

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14fa3a0-9db3-44f0-a6f9-28fdd3cde077
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c45e66d7-af54-4890-8fa8-61a4c652f688
  n/a

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