Scope
Description
TfN intends to commission a Rail Modelling and Appraisal Partner (RMAP) to support the NPR programme. This contract will provide expert advice, modelling and analysis covering core economic and strategic modelling in support of NPR business cases and related supplementary analysis and reporting.
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Total value (estimated)
- £3,750,000 excluding VAT
- £4,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 1 April 2026
- 9 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Financial - Turnover ratio of 1.5 or above.
Insurance - Employers Liability = £5m / Public Liability = £10m / Professional Indemnity = £2m
Data - Compliance with UK GDPR
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 April 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 April 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 May 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodology for Completion of Tasks | Long criteria description |
Quality | 20% |
| Personnel & Key Skills | Long criteria description |
Quality | 15% |
| Quality Assessment of Model Run Resourcing | Long criteria description |
Quality | 10% |
| Methodology for Added Value | Long criteria description |
Quality | 10% |
| Section 1 - Cost per Run | Long criteria description |
Price | 10% |
| Section 2 - Day Rates | Long criteria description |
Price | 10% |
| Understanding TfN & DfT Requirements | Long criteria description |
Quality | 5% |
| Approach to Project Management & Risk | Long criteria description |
Quality | 5% |
| Approach to Resource Flexibility | Long criteria description |
Quality | 5% |
| Organisational Capability & Relevant Previous Experience | Long criteria description |
Quality | 5% |
| Decarbonisation | Long criteria description |
Quality | 5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Transport for the North
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQPZ-2866-ZTCV
Level 6, Town Hall Extension, Lloyd Street
Manchester
M2 5DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emily Molden
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government