--- title: "TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating agglomeration parameters" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2025-02-05" --- # TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating agglomeration parameters Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dbe9.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating agglomeration parameters". This procurement falls under the services category and is specifically classified as technical analysis or consultancy services. It is located in the United Kingdom with the procurement method being a restricted procedure, meaning only selected participants are allowed to submit bids. The tender process began on 5th February 2025 and the final date for submissions is 28th February 2025. The total contract value is set at £210,000 with a duration of 360 days. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy, data analysis, and research services. Companies capable of providing high-quality research and technical analysis on agglomeration impacts in transport appraisal can benefit from this contract. The primary objective of re-estimating agglomeration parameters and updating the Transport Appraisal Guidance (TAG) offers a strategic project that aligns with the DfT's goals, providing a high-profile platform for businesses to showcase their expertise in transport-related evaluations. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT or 'the Department) is seeking to commission research that will carry out a large scale re-estimation of the agglomeration parameters and related datasets in the Transport Appraisal Guidance (TAG). This will enable DfT to update TAG accordingly, including updating the parameters, datasets as well as the methodology for appraising agglomeration impacts where applicable. The primary research objective is to: Implement the recommendations the TAED scoping study by carrying out a large scale re-estimation of the agglomeration parameters and accompanying datasets. The research also has the following secondary objectives: Provide advice on the required revisions to the methodology for appraising agglomeration impacts as set out in TAG units 2.1 and 2.4, and wider impacts in transport appraisal (WITA) datasets and software. Deliver a step change in the 'out of the box' capability and transparency provided by the new estimates and datasets. Support the Department's strategic objectives set out in 2.3 and "excellence in delivery". ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Department for Transport (DfT or 'the Department) is seeking to commission research that will carry out a large scale re-estimation of the agglomeration parameters and related datasets in the Transport Appraisal Guidance (TAG). This will enable DfT to update TAG accordingly, including updating the parameters, datasets as well as the methodology for appraising agglomeration impacts where applicable. The primary research objective is to: Implement the recommendations the TAED scoping study by carrying out a large scale re-estimation of the agglomeration parameters and accompanying datasets. The research also has the following secondary objectives: Provide advice on the required revisions to the methodology for appraising agglomeration impacts as set out in TAG units 2.1 and 2.4, and wider impacts in transport appraisal (WITA) datasets and software. Deliver a step change in the 'out of the box' capability and transparency provided by the new estimates and datasets. Support the Department's strategic objectives set out in 2.3 and "excellence in delivery". ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003836-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £210,000 | | Lots value | £210,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2025 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003836-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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