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title: "NorTMS External Audit 10.04"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06107e"
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# NorTMS External Audit 10.04

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06107e

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## Summary

Transport for the North, a public authority operating in the United Kingdom's sub-central government sector, has initiated a procurement process for the "NorTMS External Audit 10.04". This tender falls under the technical analysis or consultancy services category and is pertinent to the UK region, specifically Manchester. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 23rd February 2026. This open competition procurement method seeks to appoint a supplier to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Northern Transport Modelling System 10.04, recently updated for 2023-24. The successful audit will include recommendations for system improvements and is valued at approximately £35,000 to £42,000 GBP, including tax. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 22nd July 2026, with a potential optional extension of three months.

This tender presents a promising business growth opportunity for companies proficient in technical analysis, particularly with expertise in CUBE and Python. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity particularly suitable due to the open competition nature of the procurement process. Companies well-versed in auditing processes and delivering specific consultancy services will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on decarbonisation and the structured approach to auditing NorTMS inputs and outputs further highlights the innovative nature of this project, opening avenues for businesses focused on sustainable and technical consultancy services.

## Notice

Transport for the North wishes to appoint a supplier to undertake a full audit of all the model inputs and outputs in the Northern Transport Modelling System 10.04 (NorTMS). NorTMS 10.04 has recently been updated and rebased to 2023-24 and a full audit report with recommendations for areas requiring improvement is needed. Further information can be found in the tender documents published on Delta e-sourcing. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Technical-analysis-or-consultancy-services./8JC27A4BFU To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8JC27A4BFU

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This is an optional 3 month extension that TfN are able to invoke if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007424-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007424-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007424-2026
  28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8JC27A4BFU
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Technical-analysis-or-consultancy-services./8JC27A4BFU
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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