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title: "Green Bus Routes Route 53 Business Case Development, Detailed Design, and Tender Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0424d0"
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# Green Bus Routes Route 53 Business Case Development, Detailed Design, and Tender Support

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0424d0

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## Summary

Merseytravel has released a tender titled "Green Bus Routes Route 53 Business Case Development, Detailed Design, and Tender Support" in the services category, aiming to improve bus services in the Liverpool City Region. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £1,100,000. The deadline for electronic submissions is January 5th, 2024, and the award period is set to start on March 31st, 2024. Interested suppliers can express their interest by emailing Tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk by the deadline.

This tender by Merseytravel presents an opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, public transport, and related consultancy services to contribute to the Green Bus Routes Project. Businesses that offer expertise in project analysis, design, and public engagement would be well-suited for this tender opportunity. The project aims to enhance bus services, improve air quality, and boost the local economy through transportation infrastructure development. Suppliers should ensure compliance with the electronic submission requirements detailed at http://www.the-chest.org.uk to participate in the open procurement process.

## Notice

Consultancy services are required to support the Green Bus Routes Project team in taking the improvement of the Green Bus Route 53 through to an approved Full Business Case (FBC), a completed detailed design and preparation of tenders for construction. The 53-bus route has been prioritised for investment. The commission has been split into key tasks; 1 to 4 forming the critical path through the project, and 5 to 7 requiring input across the life of the project, as follows: 1. Analysis and validation of existing work (1 month) 2. Preliminary design (9 months) 3. Detailed design (6 months) 4. Tender support (2 months) 5. Business Case development 6. Public and stakeholder engagement 7. Optional tasks, including modelling and appraisal

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy services are required to support the Green Bus Routes Project team in taking the improvement of the Green Bus Route 53 through to an approved Full Business Case (FBC), a completed detailed design and preparation of tenders for construction. The 53-bus route has been prioritised for investment. The commission has been split into key tasks; 1 to 4 forming the critical path through the project, and 5 to 7 requiring input across the life of the project, as follows: 1. Analysis and validation of existing work (1 month) 2. Preliminary design (9 months) 3. Detailed design (6 months) 4. Tender support (2 months) 5. Business Case development 6. Public and stakeholder engagement 7. Optional tasks, including modelling and appraisal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036476-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | £1,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLD7 Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 10:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036476-2023
- 12 Dec 2023 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036474-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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