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Rail Modelling and Appraisal Partner (RMAP)

Transport for the North

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for the North

Buyer Address: Level 6, Town Hall Extension, Lloyd Street, Manchester, UKD33, M2 5DB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Emily Molden

Contact Email: emily.molden@transportforthenorth.com

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
3750000.0 GBP
Gross: 4500000 GBP
Published
18 Mar 2025, 16:25
Deadline
12 Apr 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=934758635

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009998-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 3,750,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 4,500,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Understanding TfN & DfT Requirements (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Personnel & Key Skills (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Methodology for Completion of Tasks (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Assessment of Model Run Resourcing (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Methodology for Added Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Approach to Project Management & Risk (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Approach to Resource Flexibility (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Organisational Capability & Relevant Previous Experience (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Decarbonisation (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Section 1 - Cost per Run (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Section 2 - Day Rates (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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