ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORT - COMMISSIONING FRAMEWORK (E&T-CF) Lots 1,2 and 3

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Lot 1:The Council wishes to appoint a panel of consultants to undertake work mainly using PTV VISSIM microsimulation modelling software. The Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced microsimulation modelling consultants who would be interested in being on the panel for this work. The Council has a number of existing microsimulation models and has aspirations to develop further such models. The lot will not only be concerned with running the existing microsimulation models to provide outputs for end users, but also with aspects such as design, construction, validation, calibration of new models as well as rebasing of existing models. There may also be the need for consultants to use existing Paramics models as well as auditing microsimulation models developed by third parties. Please note that consultants will be expected to demonstrate adequate experience across all microsimulation modelling services listed above. Two case studies have been prepared to provide example of development and subsequent application of microsimulation models in Leicestershire. Lot 2: This lot will require consultants to provide policy, strategy and modelling services and advice to the Council, its partners, other local authorities and other external bodies and organisations. The Council requires suppliers on this lot to undertake the following activities: Influence and Lobbying-Shaping and developing rail policy and strategy inputs to economic plans and the LLEP's economic growth agenda. Engagement with the Government and rail stakeholders including DfT Rail Executive, Network Rail and Rail Transport operators, partners ability to undertake franchise consultation, lobbying and creation of a 'Line of Route Promotion Partnership'. Identify and Evidence:-To provide general and specialist advice on rail transport and regulatory change, station location requirements, undertake research, route and other studies to support the aims and aspirations of the LLEP and its partners. Modelling and analysis for the preparation of business cases for funding etc. Lot 3- to support the Council in respect of: • Quality audits • Project coordination and management • Inputs to transport plans and policies (strategic and detailed) • Scheme design • Preparation for and participation in public inquiries • Transport and land-use modelling • Sustainable transport policy and strategy. • Hydrological Services (SUDs, Wastewater, Flooding). • Transport appraisal • Evaluation of implemented transport schemes • Advice on transport and planning regulatory change • Environmental modelling and assessment (Noise, AQ, EIA&RA) • Aviation Policy, Strategy and Modelling • Transport planning • Transport engineering • Strategic planning and policy • Infrastructure planning and development • Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) • Waste management and environmental services • Research and Development • Enforcement policy • Network resilience and management • Traffic Signals and Road Lighting

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