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Understanding Freight & Logistics: The Role of Local & Combined Authorities in the Development of Rail Freight Interchanges

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
30000.0 GBP
Gross: 36000.0 GBP
Published
10 Nov 2025, 14:05
Deadline
05 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Transport for the North wishes to appoint a Supplier to produce the next resource in the ‘Understanding freight and logistics’ series, the role of local and combined authorities in the development of rail freight interchanges. Further details of the contract can be found in the procurement documents. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Transport-systems-consultancy-services./475G3SXHA2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/475G3SXHA2

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072441-2025

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 30,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 36,000.00

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

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Total Fixed Price (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Personnel & Organisational Capability (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Project Understanding (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Project Risk and Management (10%)

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

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