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title: "MFA for Transport and Land-Use Modelling, Appraisal and Transport Planning Services (2021-2024/5)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000687394"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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published: "2022-04-06"
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# MFA for Transport and Land-Use Modelling, Appraisal and Transport Planning Services (2021-2024/5)

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000687394

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## Summary

Transport Scotland has completed a tender process for the "MFA for Transport and Land-Use Modelling, Appraisal and Transport Planning Services (2021-2024/5)" project. This procurement, categorised under services in the transport industry, was conducted using a restricted procedure, targeting experienced consultants for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement. The award for Lot 4, specifically focused on Transport Planning Advice, involves a contract value of £2,875,000 and is currently active. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st February 2022. The procurement process is intended to support various Scottish Government Directorates and Regional Transport Partnerships, with operations centred in Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in transport planning, modelling, and appraisal services. Firms that specialise in management of transport projects or have a strong background in providing strategic advice in accordance with relevant guidelines would be well-positioned to compete in this open framework. The requirement for community benefits also encourages applications from local firms engaged in community development, which could lead to further growth and collaboration opportunities within the Scottish transport sector.

## Notice

Transport Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Ministers has identified an on-going need for the services of experienced consultants to carry out services in connection with Transport and Land-Use Modelling and Transport Appraisal and Planning. Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to progress a procurement competition for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement, to cover 3 years with a 1-year extension option, will be available for use by Regional Transport Partnerships and other Scottish Government Directorates. The framework will consist of 4 Lots, of which this Award Notice relates to: - Lot 4 is for Transport Planning Advice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 4 entails a broad array of transport planning services. Advising upon and auditing the full range of traffic, transport and land-use models and business cases that support transport projects, programmes and policies in accordance with STAG, the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Governance for Railway Investment Projects (GRIP) and HM Treasury and Transport Scotland guidance on business cases. The scope embraces national models (TMfS and TELMoS); second-tier models (regional models) and third-tier models (local area models). In addition, advice, audit and appraisal Services are required to support the development of business cases for transport projects and policies. Lot 4 also requires the provision of expert advice on Transport Appraisals undertaken by Transport Scotland and other parties for projects, development plans and policies. Further, this Lot will entail the evaluation of all transport projects in accordance with the appropriate guidance, such as Scottish Trunk Road Infrastructure Project Evaluation (STRIPE); rail projects evaluation and HM Treasury's Magenta book. In all aspects of Lot 4 Services the Framework Suppliers need to have an awareness of the increasingly wide range of factors and policy drivers influencing the Employer requirements to be able to appraise all transport proposals and evaluate project outcomes against the policy objectives of NTS2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445387 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,875,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; JACOBS; STANTEC; SYSTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445387

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445387
  MFA for Transport and Land-Use Modelling, Appraisal and Transport Planning Services (2021-2024/5) - Transport Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Ministers has identified an on-going need for the services of experienced consultants to carry out services in connection with Transport and Land-Use Modelling and Transport Appraisal and Planning. Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to progress a procurement competition for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement, to cover 3 years with a 1-year extension option, will be available for use by Regional Transport Partnerships and other Scottish Government Directorates. The framework will consist of 4 Lots, of which this Award Notice relates to: - Lot 4 is for Transport Planning Advice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687394

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