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title: "Industry Econometrics Model"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d5d"
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# Industry Econometrics Model

Buyer: RAIL DELIVERY GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d5d

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## Summary

The Rail Delivery Group is inviting tenders for the "Industry Econometrics Model" to develop an industry-wide econometric model aimed at understanding and optimising revenue-generating marketing investments across 14 Train Operating Companies, including DFTO and non-DFTO operators. Located in London, this procurement is under the services category, focusing on support services for railway transport. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage with an open competitive flexible procedure, includes conditions of participation, a written tender response, demonstrations, and a best and final offer. Interested parties should note key deadlines with the tender period ending on 25th May 2026, and an enquiry period ending on 8th May 2026. The contract is valued at £9,600,000 gross and is set to commence on 5th October 2026 with a possible extension up to 4th October 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in econometric modelling, marketing services, and economic impact assessments. Companies with strong strategic and technical expertise, particularly in the railway sector, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on quality criteria such as strategy, technical expertise, and account management, alongside competitive commercial value, makes this an attractive opportunity for firms capable of delivering comprehensive support services. Engaging with this tender could provide substantial business growth by partnering with a central public authority like the Rail Delivery Group, facilitating long-term collaboration and innovation in the rail industry.

## Notice

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) are looking to appoint a partner to develop an independent and robust industry-wide econometric model to evaluate, optimise and understand the impact of revenue generating marketing investment across 14 TOCs including both DFTO and non-DFTO operators, and national activity delivered by RDG.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Term extension if required at buyer discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025963-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | RAIL DELIVERY GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4V 3DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 16:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025963-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 13:33 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006204-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025963-2026
  20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006204-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://raildeliverygroup.tlb.app.jaggaer.com/go/44935218019D0BECF7AF
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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