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Transport for the North

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

Engineering & ArchitectureCPV 73200000
Value£30k
Deadline5 Dec 2025
Published10 Nov 2025
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 10 Nov 2025ClosedCloses 5 Dec 2025
Who to contact
Emily Molden
emily.molden@transportforthenorth.com

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this tender£0£561k

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The brief

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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Stage
tender · Open
Source
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