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EWR Awarded Contract Notice

EAST WEST RAIL

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12 Feb 2025 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

East West Rail has awarded a contract for an Economic Station Study to assess and support a business case for investment in facilities at its stations. This study falls under the industry category of Economic research services (CPV: 79311400) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, particularly in Milton Keynes (postal code MK9 1EN). This contract, valued at £40,000, followed a restricted procedure with selective procurement to ensure specialist expertise. The tender reached the award stage on 21 January 2025, marking the start of the contract on 3 February 2025, with completion expected by 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in economic research and consultancy with established expertise in the transport and infrastructure sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria, although the awarded suppliers, such as Grant Thornton UK LLP, Deloitte LLP, and RSM UK Consulting LLP, are large-scale firms. Businesses can leverage this contract to showcase their specialised skills in economic analysis, impact assessments, and feasibility studies, potentially opening further opportunities within the public transport development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EWR Awarded Contract Notice

Notice Description

To conduct an Economic Station Study for East West Railway (EWR) stations to support a business case for investment in station facilities. The study will assess which facilities and amenities should be included at each station, evaluate the economic impact and social value of the proposed facilities, determine the appropriate size and type of facilities based on need and feasibility, and provide a cost breakdown for construction and operation, including expected returns and social benefits. In-house delivery is not feasible due to the need for specialist expertise, and no existing contracts cover this scope. A competitive tender will ensure we get the best expertise and value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e76acdd-0d43-49cb-97fe-6fbe0b9c358a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08b4e45a-61c6-465f-b1a8-f658baaabca6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST WEST RAIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DELOITTE

GRANT THORNTON

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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