Published date: 16 August 2024
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Contract summary
Industry
Research and development consultancy services - 73200000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£199,310.62
Procurement reference
tender_436630/1396150
Published date
16 August 2024
Closing date
10 July 2024
Closing time
7pm
Contract start date
13 August 2024
Contract end date
29 August 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The required service is to undertake research into approaches to modelling highway scheme impacts alternative to the existing strategic modelling techniques. It is supposed that these alternative approaches may have the potential to better reflect the impacts of schemes whilst continuing to account for reassignment and variable demand responses.
In particular, the research is to focus on two main alternative approaches: mesoscopic modelling; and hybrid modelling. TPG are looking to understand whether the application of these approaches would lead to a meaningful improvement in the assessment of schemes, and in what circumstances they should be considered. It is intended that the focus of the research study will be broadly split evenly between the key areas of mesoscopic and hybrid modelling.
It is anticipated that the research will involve a blend of empirical and theoretical analysis. However, for the empirical analysis, it is not foreseen that extensive development of models or associated tools, software and processes should be undertaken. Best use should be made of existing models and 'proof of concept' techniques. In considering the balance between theoretical and empirical analysis, bidders should consider how to minimise the size of the gap left to bridge at the end of this study between the theoretical and the practical application of any recommended alternative approaches.
In responding to this brief, bidders should specify how the answers to the defined research questions will be both investigated and evidenced to enable National Highways TPG to have confidence in the conclusions. It should be clearly set out where empirical analysis will be undertaken and where responses will be based purely on theoretical analysis.
Award information
Awarded date
13 August 2024
Contract start date
13 August 2024
Contract end date
29 August 2025
Total value of contract
£199,310.62
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
SPaTS Atkins and CH2M Joint Venture
Address
London
Reference
No reference - other
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Address
The Cube
Birmingham
B1 1RN
England
Telephone
0
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