Scope
Reference
DN790046
Description
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - Framework for Rapid Transit Commission
Background
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking to develop and implement Rapid Transit as an integral element of its public transport network.
The development of such a network is linked to broader strategic objectives, including:
• helping to support growth and productivity, and
• enhancing connectivity, and complementing existing and future bus, rail and active travel opportunities, and
• reducing congestion and significantly contributing to air quality and net zero agendas.
About this commission
This commission is to seek consultancy support for the business case work for Rapid Transit through a framework. This will cover a staged series of work, from early options appraisal through to Full Business Case (FBC).
Liverpool City Region Combined are seeking to award a single supplier to a framework for the purpose of delivering this initial phase of works and supporting phases and any other additional in scope work needed for delivering this project.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,200,000 excluding VAT
- £4,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The suppliers we provide as part of their submission a rate card which will allow LCRCA to budget for further project stages and any other additional work(s) needed.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
State of urgency - minimum 10 days
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.procontract.due-north.com
Bidders wanting to respond to this to tender opportunity.
Should register on the above procurement portal, where you will be able to review the ITT tender pack and be able to respond via the online portal
Contracting authority
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNDZ-8253-CJJM
1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government