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title: "Provision of Economic Impact Assessment - Rail Connections"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000544495"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-11-13"
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# Provision of Economic Impact Assessment - Rail Connections

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000544495

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves North Lanarkshire Council, based in Motherwell, UK, seeking to commission a consultant for the "Provision of Economic Impact Assessment - Rail Connections." This initiative is classified under general public services and housing and community amenities, and is currently in the active tender stage which began on 23 August 2018 and is set to close for submissions on 18 September 2018. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with a contract value of £80,000. 

Opportunities for business growth arise from this tender particularly for consultancy firms specialised in economic assessments, transport infrastructure, and community planning. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with experience in high-speed rail analysis and stakeholder engagement, particularly in the context of cross-border transportation projects. The successful contractor will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic vision for North Lanarkshire, which presents a valuable opportunity for firms looking to establish or enhance relationships with local government and transport authorities.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to commission an appropriately qualified and experienced consultant to support it in: - Understanding the opportunity and the impact of high speed cross border rail connections for North Lanarkshire, its residents and businesses; - Informing the developing vision for North Lanarkshire and how rail contributes to this; - Understanding how we can and should respond to create the conditions to secure, and maximise, the benefits; and in - Building a robust and compelling case for a cross-border station at Eurocentral to present to and lobby the Scottish and UK governments and transport authorities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority wishes to commission an appropriately qualified and experienced consultant to support it in: Understanding the opportunity and the impact of high speed cross border rail connections for North Lanarkshire, its residents and businesses; Informing the developing vision for North Lanarkshire and how rail contributes to this; Understanding how we can and should respond to create the conditions to secure, and maximise, the benefits; and in Building a robust and compelling case for a cross-border station at Eurocentral to present to and lobby the Scottish and UK governments and transport authorities.

Renewal: WE reserve the right to extend for a period of 3 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336947 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,669 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336947
- 23 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328993

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328993
  Provision of Economic Impact Assessment - Rail Connections - The Authority wishes to commission an appropriately qualified and experienced consultant to support it in: - Understanding the opportunity and the impact of high speed cross border rail connections for North Lanarkshire, its residents and businesses; - Informing the developing vision for North Lanarkshire and how rail contributes to this; - Understanding how we can and should respond to create the conditions to secure, and maximise, the benefits; and in - Building a robust and compelling case for a cross-border station at Eurocentral to present to and lobby the Scottish and UK governments and transport authorities.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336947
  Provision of Economic Impact Assessment - Rail Connections - The Authority wishes to commission an appropriately qualified and experienced consultant to support it in: - Understanding the opportunity and the impact of high speed cross border rail connections for North Lanarkshire, its residents and businesses; - Informing the developing vision for North Lanarkshire and how rail contributes to this; - Understanding how we can and should respond to create the conditions to secure, and maximise, the benefits; and in - Building a robust and compelling case for a cross-border station at Eurocentral to present to and lobby the Scottish and UK governments and transport authorities.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000544495
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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