Tender

Provision of Rail Consultancy Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Feb 2019 at 16:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend Borough Council is currently conducting an open tender for the "Provision of Rail Consultancy Services," aimed at supporting the procurement of new replacement trains for Southend on Sea Pier. This procurement process is classified under the services industry, with an expected commencement date of 8th April 2019 and a contract duration of 36 months, which includes 24 months for developing specifications and 12 months for operational support. The tender period concludes on 15th March 2019, and the services will be delivered to addresses located in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy and railway services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide expertise in the intricate planning and implementation phases of rail projects. The successful contractor will gain not only financial compensation amounting to £150,000 but also enhance their portfolio through participation in a critical public transport initiative, potentially opening avenues for future rail-related contracts and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Rail Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Southend Borough Council is carrying out this procurement exercise in the form of an Open Tender for provision of rail consultancy services to support procurement of new replacement trains for Southend on Sea Pier from the initial stage to completion of the project by the appointed contractor, up to 12 months of new trains operating in service. Exact dates to be agreed with the successful Consultant. Contract duration is 36 months based upon 24 months from the 'developing the specification' stage to 'delivery and installation' and 12 months of in service support. Expected Commencement date: 8th April 2019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3236c48f-be2d-4133-9784-683f7ce50259
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac44d53e-51f6-4838-97fd-0a3c1f18ed06
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34622000 - Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2019 - 1 Apr 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6LR
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

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