Transport Technical and Professional Services Framework
West Yorkshire Combined AuthorityEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
22 July 2026
Published
10 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Transport Technical and Professional Services Framework. Asset Management and Lifecycle Planning. LOT3: Asset Management and Lifecycle Planning
AI Analysis
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This is a framework agreement for transport technical and professional services, specifically focused on asset management and lifecycle planning (Lot 3). A government transport authority is looking for consultants or service providers to help them manage their transport assets over their full lifespan — from planning and maintenance to eventual replacement — rather than buying these services one-off each time.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
- You must be able to provide asset management consulting and lifecycle planning services for transport infrastructure
- Framework agreement typically requires ability to mobilise quickly once selected
- Suppliers must be able to work within UK government procurement and governance frameworks
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide asset management strategy and advice for transport infrastructure
- Develop and maintain asset lifecycle plans (planning when assets need maintenance, repair, or replacement)
- Assess the condition and performance of transport assets
- Support forecasting of maintenance and replacement costs over multi-year periods
- Advise on optimal timing for asset interventions to minimise disruption and cost
- Deliver technical reports and management plans as requested by the transport authority
How to Read This Tender
- 1A framework agreement is not a single project — it's a pre-approved list of suppliers the government can call on. You're bidding to be on the list; you don't know the exact work volumes upfront.
- 2LOT 3 is specifically asset management and lifecycle planning — don't assume this covers design, construction, or emergency response. Read what's in Lot 3 versus other lots.
- 3Check the tender documents for the 'Call-Off' terms — these explain how the government will actually use the framework (e.g. will they give you 1-month notice for small tasks, or longer for major studies?).
- 4Look for the 'evaluation criteria' section — this tells you what they're actually scoring you on (cost, experience, methodology, team expertise, etc.).
- 5Framework agreements often run 2-4 years with potential extensions. Check the contract duration and any minimum commitment expectations on either side.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with larger firms or other specialists — many SMEs win framework spots by subcontracting to larger prime contractors, or by forming a consortium with complementary expertise (e.g. you handle planning, a partner handles financial forecasting).
- Emphasise your experience with similar transport bodies or public sector clients. Government buyers want to know you understand how they work and won't disappear mid-project.
- Check if there's a social value scoring section (common in UK public procurement). If you can demonstrate local employment, apprenticeships, or community benefit, you may score points even if your price isn't lowest.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Wavehill Limited
1 contract wonlatest 30 Jun 2026ends 18 Dec 2026£117,970
total awarded
Wavehill Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Buyer Profile
West Yorkshire Combined AuthorityKey Dates
Published
10 June 2026
Submission deadline
22 July 2026
Notice type
opportunity
Source
eu supply
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