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Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Appraisal & Modelling Tools

Department for Transport

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Transport

Buyer Address: Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1200000.0 GBP
Gross: 1440000 GBP
Published
16 Jan 2026, 15:40
Deadline
23 Feb 2026, 17:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73110000 - Research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

DfT Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Appraisal & Modelling Tools. The Transport Appraisal and Strategic Modelling (TASM) division in the Department for Transport supports the decision-making process by maintaining and developing the transport modelling and appraisal evidence base. It is vital that this evidence base is continuously developed and kept up-to-date through research and engagement with stakeholders and that the tools used to implement this research are kept abreast with the developments. The objective of this contract is to support TASM’s role by providing professional and high-quality service for the Department’s TAG software. In addition to TAG software, the scope includes ad-hoc assistance with other tools and sub-models that aid the implementation of TAG, depending on research activities. The scope of any such additional activities will be discussed with the supplier in advance. The requirement includes providing support to licensed users according to the Department’s needs, from 1st May 2026 for 38 months (with a possible extension of up to one year). It may also include maintaining and developing the tools further. We anticipate the handover from the existing supplier to happen in April 2026. Full details are available within the ITT pack, accessible through the Department for Transport’s e‑sourcing platform. To register interest, there are two steps: 1. To enrol an account on DfTs Jaggaer platform (if your organisation does not already have one), please navigate to https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html 2. ITT Code = itt_2963 Once registered, please access the event using the below link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/31532390019BC75B71AB 3. Bidders are also required to register to the Central Digital Platform https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004020-2026

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,200,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,440,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (Quality) Criteria (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (30%)

Documents

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