Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Transport
Great Minster House, Horseferry Road, London
London
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
Reference number
TTSC3096
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This contract is for the provision of a Transport Appraisal and Modelling panel. The panel will operate as a framework, enabling DfT to access detailed advice and scrutiny from Expert Panel Members in:
• Transport economics and appraisal, including any of: cost-benefit analysis, values of time, environmental impacts, scheme costs, non-market valuation, microeconomic theory, wider economic impacts and Supplementary Economic Modelling (SEM)., including detailed knowledge of modelling of interactions between transport and the wider economy, and knowledge of techniques such as S-CGE, LUTI and QSM.
• Transport modelling, including forecasting models and in-depth knowledge of all modelling aspects, such as data sources, demand modelling, assignment modelling, active travel and new mobility modelling, freight modelling, agent-based methods and activity-based demand modelling.
• Related disciplines, such as geographic data science, machine learning or AI, econometrics, or operational research.
The panel will run for a period of three years. The maximum value of all work commissioned through the panel over the three years will be £300,000, excl. VAT. This spend is not guaranteed, as use of the panel will be subject to the DfT's requirements.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
Lot No
Lot 1: Transport Economics and Appraisal
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract is for the provision of a Transport Appraisal and Modelling panel. The panel will operate as a framework, enabling DfT to access detailed advice and scrutiny from Expert Panel Members in:
• Transport economics and appraisal, including any of: cost-benefit analysis, values of time, environmental impacts, scheme costs, non-market valuation, microeconomic theory, wider economic impacts and Supplementary Economic Modelling (SEM)., including detailed knowledge of modelling of interactions between transport and the wider economy, and knowledge of techniques such as S-CGE, LUTI and QSM.
• Transport modelling, including forecasting models and in-depth knowledge of all modelling aspects, such as data sources, demand modelling, assignment modelling, active travel and new mobility modelling, freight modelling, agent-based methods and activity-based demand modelling.
• Related disciplines, such as geographic data science, machine learning or AI, econometrics, or operational research.
The panel will run for a period of three years. The maximum value of all work commissioned through the panel over the three years will be £300,000, excl. VAT. This spend is not guaranteed, as use of the panel will be subject to the DfT's requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Technical Expertise, knowledge and experience / Weighting: 30%
Cost criterion - Name: Communication and Policy awareness / Weighting: 40%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
Lot No
Lot 2: Transport Modelling
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract is for the provision of a Transport Appraisal and Modelling panel. The panel will operate as a framework, enabling DfT to access detailed advice and scrutiny from Expert Panel Members in:
• Transport economics and appraisal, including any of: cost-benefit analysis, values of time, environmental impacts, scheme costs, non-market valuation, microeconomic theory, wider economic impacts and Supplementary Economic Modelling (SEM)., including detailed knowledge of modelling of interactions between transport and the wider economy, and knowledge of techniques such as S-CGE, LUTI and QSM.
• Transport modelling, including forecasting models and in-depth knowledge of all modelling aspects, such as data sources, demand modelling, assignment modelling, active travel and new mobility modelling, freight modelling, agent-based methods and activity-based demand modelling.
• Related disciplines, such as geographic data science, machine learning or AI, econometrics, or operational research.
The panel will run for a period of three years. The maximum value of all work commissioned through the panel over the three years will be £300,000, excl. VAT. This spend is not guaranteed, as use of the panel will be subject to the DfT's requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Technical Expertise, knowledge and experience / Weighting: 30%
Cost criterion - Name: Communication and Policy awareness / Weighting: 40%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
Lot No
Lot 3: Related Disciplines
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract is for the provision of a Transport Appraisal and Modelling panel. The panel will operate as a framework, enabling DfT to access detailed advice and scrutiny from Expert Panel Members in:
• Transport economics and appraisal, including any of: cost-benefit analysis, values of time, environmental impacts, scheme costs, non-market valuation, microeconomic theory, wider economic impacts and Supplementary Economic Modelling (SEM)., including detailed knowledge of modelling of interactions between transport and the wider economy, and knowledge of techniques such as S-CGE, LUTI and QSM.
• Transport modelling, including forecasting models and in-depth knowledge of all modelling aspects, such as data sources, demand modelling, assignment modelling, active travel and new mobility modelling, freight modelling, agent-based methods and activity-based demand modelling.
• Related disciplines, such as geographic data science, machine learning or AI, econometrics, or operational research.
The panel will run for a period of three years. The maximum value of all work commissioned through the panel over the three years will be £300,000, excl. VAT. This spend is not guaranteed, as use of the panel will be subject to the DfT's requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Technical Expertise, knowledge and experience / Weighting: 30%
Cost criterion - Name: Communication and Policy awareness / Weighting: 40%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-034374
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 1: Transport Economics and Appraisal
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony J Venables
Oxford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 2: Transport Modelling
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aruna Sivakumar
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 1: Transport Economics and Appraisal
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
David Simmonds
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 2: Transport Modelling and Specialism 3: Related Disciplines
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ove Arup & Partners Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 1: Transport Economics and Appraisal
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Connected Economics Limited
Cornwall
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 2: Transport Modelling and Specialism 3: Related Disciplines
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gentle Consulting
Waterbeach
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 2: Transport Modelling
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ian Williams Services
Cambridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 1: Transport Economics and Appraisal
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Leeds, Institute for Transport Studies
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 2: Transport Modelling and Specialism 3: Related Disciplines
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mott MacDonald Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 1: Transport Economics and Appraisal
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peak Economics Ltd
Inverness
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 1: Transport Economics and Appraisal
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peirson Associates
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 2: Transport Modelling
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peter Davidson Consultancy Ltd
Dunstable
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 2: Transport Modelling and Specialism 3: Related Disciplines
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PTV UK Limited
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 1: Transport Economics and Appraisal
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Steer Davies & Gleave Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 2: Transport Modelling and Specialism 3: Related Disciplines
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SYSTRA Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 3: Related Disciplines
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UCL Consultants Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 2: Transport Modelling
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tom Van Vuren Analytics Ltd
Malvern
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TTSC3096
Lot No
Specialism 3: Related Disciplines
Title
DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 49
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diagonal Works Limited
6a St Andrews Court
Oxfordshire
OX9 3WT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This contract will operate as a Framework Agreement consisting of 3 Lots and a total of 30 panel members.
The contract will run for a period of three years. The maximum value of all work commissioned through the panel over the three years will be £300,000, excl. VAT. This spend is not guaranteed, as use of the panel will be subject to the DfTs requirements.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Services
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/news/public-procurement-review-service