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title: "Rail Modelling and Appraisal Partner (RMAP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eead"
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# Rail Modelling and Appraisal Partner (RMAP)

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eead

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## Summary

Transport for the North, a sub-central government public authority located in Manchester, UK, has completed a procurement process for a Rail Modelling and Appraisal Partner (RMAP) to assist with the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme. This contract, awarded to ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED based in Epsom, falls under the transport systems consultancy services category, with the open procedure method being utilised. The key contract period began on 1st September 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with potential extensions until 2028. The procurement process was initiated in March 2025, with a tender submission deadline on 12th April 2025, and contract awards were finalised by May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large organisations specialising in transport systems consultancy and railway transport services to provide expert advice and strategic modelling. Due to the high-value contract worth up to £4.5 million, it encourages business growth through collaboration and innovation. Organisations with extensive experience in economic and strategic modelling, particularly those that can demonstrate flexibility, risk management, and a sustainable approach to decarbonisation, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such a procurement environment. The involvement in high-profile public transport projects like NPR can enhance reputation and foster future business opportunities within the transport sector.

## Notice

TfN intends to commission a Rail Modelling and Appraisal Partner (RMAP) to support the NPR programme. This contract will provide expert advice, modelling and analysis covering core economic and strategic modelling in support of NPR business cases and related supplementary analysis and reporting. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=979343429

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060748-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,750,000 |
| Lots value | £3,750,000 |
| Awards value | £3,750,000 |
| Contracts value | £3,750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060748-2025
- 13 Aug 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048508-2025
- 18 Mar 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009998-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060748-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048508-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009998-2025
  18th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=979343429
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/68298M3443
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Manchester:-Transport-services-%28excl.-Waste-transport%29./68298M3443
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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