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title: "The provision of Microsimulation Traffic Modelling Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d735"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# The provision of Microsimulation Traffic Modelling Software

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d735

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is seeking proposals for the provision of Microsimulation Traffic Modelling Software to address traffic congestion, enhance road safety, and accommodate various transportation modes in urban developments across Leicester. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open competition method. This procurement falls under the services category, encompassing software packages and IT services, and is open to submissions until 17th November 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1st May 2026 and could run for up to five years, subject to renewal. This opportunity is located in Leicester, UK, within the region designated as UKF21.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic modelling solutions, software development, and IT services. Companies capable of providing detailed, microscopic traffic simulations, including pedestrian modelling, are especially well-suited for this contract. With a total contract value estimate of £47,000, the tender favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on delivering high-quality software that can optimise infrastructure and improve traffic safety and efficiency. Businesses interested in tendering are encouraged to demonstrate their expertise in quality-focused solutions as the award criteria heavily weighs quality (70%) over price (30%).

## Notice

Leicester City Council face increasing challenges in managing traffic congestion, ensuring road safety, and accommodating various modes of transportation in developments across the city. To address these issues effectively, we are looking to procure a comprehensive traffic modelling solution. Such a solution must provide detailed, microscopic simulations that include pedestrian modelling, allowing for a holistic analysis of traffic flow and interactions between vehicles and pedestrians. This capability will help in optimising infrastructure, evaluating safety measures, and planning for future developments, thereby improving overall traffic efficiency and safety in complex urban environments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The total possible contract duration is (5) five years, which consists of an initial term of (2) two years with the option to extend for up to a further (2) two + (1) one years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069773-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | £47,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 14:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069773-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069773-2025
  30th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/?advertId=9485ff18-9db5-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

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