--- title: "Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) Consultancy Support" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000540578" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540578" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000540578.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000540578.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND" published: "2018-05-31" --- # Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) Consultancy Support Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000540578 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540578) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000540578.json) ## Summary Transport Scotland is seeking tenders for the "Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) Consultancy Support," valued at £5 million, to provide essential analysis of Scotland's transport network. This contract is a key element of the transport infrastructure strategy and falls within the transportation sector. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions required by 12:00 PM on 6th July 2018. An Industry Information Day will occur on 18th May 2018 at Buchanan House, Glasgow, which aims to inform potential bidders about the project scope and procurement process. This opportunity represents significant business growth potential for consultancy firms with expertise in transport network analysis, modelling, and forecasting. Companies specialising in multi-modal transport solutions, stakeholder engagement, and environmental assessments would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The scope includes delivering a comprehensive review to inform a 20-year infrastructure investment plan, thus presenting an excellent chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities in transport consultancy and contribute meaningfully to Scotland's future transport projects. ## Notice Transport Scotland seeks a Consultant to conduct the Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2). The services require an independent analysis of Scotland's multi-modal transport network to assess its current and future performance. The services entail modelling, appraisal and forecasting and taking account of policies from a new National Transport Strategy (NTS2). Network performance would be assessed and interventions proposed to address gaps and shortfalls. These would be assessed against operational criteria and priorities in the new NTS2, Scotland's Economic Strategy and the Climate Change Plan. A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) would be required. The review would identify projects across the strategic road and rail networks, active travel, island connectivity and the bus sector. It will align with the next National Planning Framework (NPF4) and inform a 20-year Infrastructure Investment plan for Scottish Ministers. Extensive stakeholder engagement would be undertaken. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to procure consultancy services to carry out the second review of Strategic Transport Projects. The intent of this competition is to procure a suitably experienced service provider to undertake the project over a period of approximately 30 months. Due to project complexity and related dependencies, the project requires to be performed by a single consultant and shall not be divided into lots. The intent is to appoint a consultant under a 'Contract'. The scope of the Contract will include the management, collation of data, network performance analysis, identification and appraisal of multi-modal projects and schemes across Scotland. In particular, the Review will have a national focus to consider the strategic links between the cities and key ports, international gateways and cross-border links. It will also have a regional focus to consider the role of the strategic network in the context of regional economic geographies and changes emanating from the Planning Bill, and city and regional deals. The tasks required will include, but not be limited to: (i) Managing a multi-disciplinary team to effect delivery of the Strategic Transport Projects Review which will follow the principles set out in Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG), the mode hierarchy and Transport Scotland's investment hierarchy; (ii) Preparing and implementing an effective and inclusive stakeholder and public engagement plan including the establishment and support of Regional Working Groups; (iii) Collating existing studies and relevant data to conduct an analysis of existing and future conditions for all modes across the strategic transport network; (iv) Identifying gaps and shortfalls from the network performance analysis taking into consideration future land use proposals, City and Regional Deals, extant proposals from the first Strategic Transport Projects Review, and the strategic policy framework and priorities and policies emerging from the current review of National Transport Review (NTS); (v) Devising SMART objectives from a national and regional perspective which flow from the strategic outcomes being sought by the National Transport Strategy, against which to appraise options; (vi) Identifying potential strategic interventions and sifting the options to select those which best address the gaps and shortfalls and will make a significant impact towards the NTS outcomes; (vii) Appraising the candidate interventions against the SMART objectives and STAG criteria including Affordability and Risk to identify those schemes and measures which will provide the basis for recommending to the client; (viii) Producing a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to meet statutory requirements and a strategic level of Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment will be required to cover all the plans and programmes of interventions being considered; (x) Making recommendations for strategic transport interventions for the next 20 years based on an investment hierarchy embracing maintenance and safe operation of existing assets, making better use of existing capacity, and targeted infrastructure improvements. The Consultant appointed under this Contract will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. To be considered for this contract economic operators are required to complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they have provided within the (ESPD).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320824 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | 29 May 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0HF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 71311230 - Railway engineering services - 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction ## Release History - 31 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320824 - 8 May 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318832 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320824&idx=4 22nd June 2018 - STPR2 Roles and Professional Qualifications - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320824&idx=1 3rd June 2018 - Summary of Financial Ratios - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320824&idx=2 3rd June 2018 - Industry Day Presentation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320824&idx=3 3rd June 2018 - Q&A responses from Industry day - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318832 Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) Consultancy - Transport Scotland seeks a Consultant to conduct the Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2). The services require an independent analysis of Scotland's multi-modal transport network to assess its current and future performance. The services entail modelling, appraisal and forecasting and taking account of policies from a new National Transport Strategy (NTS2). Network performance would be assessed and interventions proposed to address gaps and shortfalls. These would be assessed against operational criteria and priorities in the new NTS2, Scotland's Economic Strategy and the Climate Change Plan. A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) would be required. The review would identify projects across the strategic road and rail networks, active travel, island connectivity and the bus sector. It will align with the next National Planning Framework (NPF4) and inform a 20-year Infrastructure Investment plan for Scottish Ministers. Extensive stakeholder engagement would be undertaken. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320824 Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) Consultancy Support - Transport Scotland seeks a Consultant to conduct the Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2). The services require an independent analysis of Scotland's multi-modal transport network to assess its current and future performance. The services entail modelling, appraisal and forecasting and taking account of policies from a new National Transport Strategy (NTS2). Network performance would be assessed and interventions proposed to address gaps and shortfalls. These would be assessed against operational criteria and priorities in the new NTS2, Scotland's Economic Strategy and the Climate Change Plan. A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) would be required. The review would identify projects across the strategic road and rail networks, active travel, island connectivity and the bus sector. It will align with the next National Planning Framework (NPF4) and inform a 20-year Infrastructure Investment plan for Scottish Ministers. Extensive stakeholder engagement would be undertaken. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=543122 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.transport.gov.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540578 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=543122 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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