--- title: "Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Rapid Transit Commission" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a036" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a036" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a036.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a036.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-01-20" --- # Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Rapid Transit Commission Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a036 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a036) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a036.json) ## Summary The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has concluded a significant procurement process for the development of a Rapid Transit system, an integral component of its public transport network. The awarded contract, valued at £3.2 million, was granted to MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED on 20th November 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2028. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity and contribute to strategic objectives such as reducing congestion and improving air quality. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and included a framework agreement without reopening competition. The project's primary location is Liverpool, United Kingdom, under the governance of sub-central government authority. This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport systems consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering strategic consultancy support for large-scale infrastructure projects. The successful delivery of the commission offers a platform for further contractual phases related to the Rapid Transit development, which can be particularly beneficial for large-scale enterprises like MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED. Such projects are well-suited for firms specialising in civil engineering and consultancy services within the transport sector. The structured framework agreement supports streamlined future call-offs, facilitating ongoing collaboration and growth within the transport consultancy industry. ## Notice Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Framework for Rapid Transit Commission Background The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking to develop and implement Rapid Transit as an integral element of its public transport network. The development of such a network is linked to broader strategic objectives, including: * helping to support growth and productivity, and * enhancing connectivity, and complementing existing and future bus, rail and active travel opportunities, and * reducing congestion and significantly contributing to air quality and net zero agendas. About this commission This commission is to seek consultancy support for the business case work for Rapid Transit through a framework. This will cover a staged series of work, from early options appraisal through to Full Business Case (FBC). Liverpool City Region Combined are seeking to award a single supplier to a framework for the purpose of delivering this initial phase of works and supporting phases and any other additional in scope work needed for delivering this project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004947-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,200,000 | | Lots value | £3,200,000 | | Awards value | £3,200,000 | | Contracts value | £3,200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY | | 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 | TLD72 Liverpool | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 15:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004947-2026 - 3 Nov 2025 at 14:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070487-2025 - 23 Sep 2025 at 14:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058967-2025 - 23 Sep 2025 at 13:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058923-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004947-2026 20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070487-2025 3rd November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058967-2025 23rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058923-2025 23rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - www.procontract.due-north.com Bidders wanting to respond to this to tender opportunity. Should register on the above procurement portal, where you will be able to review the ITT tender pack and be able to respond via the online portal - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10622 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mottmac.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a036. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a036.json.