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title: "Fostering Mexico's infrastructure agenda"
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# Fostering Mexico's infrastructure agenda

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd22516e-9883-4b3d-b3a7-18ed8c6560e2

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## Summary

The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE is currently conducting a tender titled "Fostering Mexico's infrastructure agenda," which seeks a comprehensive cost/benefit analysis for a medium speed train (150 km/h) connection between Mexico City and Queretaro. This procurement falls under the research and development services category and has been classified as an open procedure (below threshold). The tender is active, with submissions closing on 19 August 2018. The project is anticipated to commence on 3 September 2018 and conclude by 7 December 2018, and it is open to businesses located in British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £24,900, with a minimum value set at £24,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly those that can deliver informed analyses in the transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability according to the procurement criteria. Companies with expertise in infrastructure analysis, cost modelling, and related consultancy services stand to benefit from this project, potentially enabling them to expand their operations and client base while contributing to an important transportation initiative in Mexico.

## Notice

A clear, robust and evidenced based cost/benefit analysis for a medium speed train (150km/hr) connection between Mexico City and the City of Queretaro that uses existing infrastructure in which Kansas City Southern Mexico (KCSM) and Ferrocarriles Suburbanos have concessions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3012f7f-3b80-48c1-9c9f-a2fe0250e6d8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 7 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,900 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2018 at 22:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3012f7f-3b80-48c1-9c9f-a2fe0250e6d8
- 2 Aug 2018 at 22:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3012f7f-3b80-48c1-9c9f-a2fe0250e6d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3012f7f-3b80-48c1-9c9f-a2fe0250e6d8
  14th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/866009f2-7baf-4ed7-920c-3665993bf39f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a8c2477-7ce4-40c9-970d-da0608807067
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d51f4d4-56cb-428f-a2ef-b5f1fa0c2595
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d91ce7fa-acdf-457a-b66f-543978ca2b85
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2710a2d8-1e39-416e-81c5-f544bde24887
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f1cb413-3c2d-4549-b39b-ba1afd8bed92
  ATT 6 Clarification Questions

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