Tender

Specialist Rail Expertise Contract

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Apr 2018 at 08:54

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16 Mar 2018 at 14:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is seeking a consultant for the "Specialist Rail Expertise Contract," aimed at enhancing rail services and infrastructure across Worcestershire. This tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procurement method, with submissions closing on 16th April 2018. The contract, potentially valued between £1 million and £7.5 million, will run from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2024, addressing numerous projects outlined in the Worcestershire Rail Investment Strategy (WRIS).

This opportunity presents significant potential for rail consultancy firms and related service providers looking to expand their operations. Companies specialising in rail transport services—particularly those focusing on project management, railway infrastructure improvement, and public transport services—would find this tender relevant. The contract's focus on innovative solutions and improvements aligns well with businesses aiming to contribute to the development of regional transport systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Rail Expertise Contract

Notice Description

The Council requires a consultant who will bring their knowledge, experience and innovative solutions to provide a specialist rail expertise and support service for Worcestershire County Council. Key requirements of the commission are to provide Worcestershire County Council with specialist rail consultancy support to deliver improvements to rail services and infrastructure across the County. This is more fully described in the Worcestershire Rail Investment Strategy (WRIS ) which was endorsed and adopted by Cabinet on 2nd November 2017. The WRIS describes the extent of the Council's ambitions for rail and suggests the following projects will require support over the next 6 years: o North Cotswold Line Task Force o Expansion of services serving Worcestershire Parkway o Expansion of Regional Services o Worcester Area Capacity and Signalling o Car Parking at Stations o New/Upgraded Stations o Shrub Hill Masterplan o Ticketing and Fares o Kidderminster station GRIP 5-8 o Advice to other rail related projects The total value of the contract is expected to be in the range ?1 million to ?7.5 million over the maximum possible term of six years. There is no guaranteed minimum value of work that may be commissioned through the contract. Additional information: Register your organisation or log in via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home . Once registered you need to log in and search Tenders, Current, and type Expertise in the search box, this will bring you to the specific project. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01fa65c1-a3ab-4a4b-b539-57c5135ffb8e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

63711000 - Support services for railway transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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