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Rotherham Mainline Station Transportation Consultancy

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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17 Sep 2026 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council commissioned transport systems consultancy services to support development of the Rotherham Gateway Station Full Business Case. The project concerns a proposed mainline and tram-train station intended to improve local, regional and national rail connectivity, and to act as a catalyst for growth across the borough. The appointed consultancy team is required to develop the workstreams needed to progress the station from its assured Outline Business Case towards delivery. This is a multi-disciplinary professional services requirement covering preparation for the Full Business Case rather than construction of the station itself. Delivery is in Rotherham, within Yorkshire and the Humber. The opportunity is relevant to transport consultants with experience in major rail, tram-train, station development and business case programmes.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 28 May 2026 to Ove Arup & Partners Limited. The award value is £68,162.30 including the stated currency of GBP. It was run as a selective procedure and awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 10 April 2026 at 5pm. The contract period runs from 2 June 2026 to 6 November 2026. The council’s requirement was for a consultancy team to prepare workstreams for the Full Business Case following ministerial sign-off of the Outline Business Case and planned release of £11.35 million for Full Business Case development. The procurement was classified as services, with small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises identified as suitable organisation types.

This award signals demand from Rotherham Council for specialist consultancy supporting a major transport infrastructure project at Full Business Case stage. A credible future competitor would need a multi-disciplinary team able to coordinate transport planning, rail and tram-train expertise, station development, business case preparation and the technical workstreams needed to move a scheme towards delivery. Experience of working with local authorities, combined authorities and central government assurance processes would strengthen a supplier’s position, particularly where a project requires evidence, governance and investment approvals across several stakeholders. The framework call-off route also indicates that relevant suppliers need access to, or established participation in, suitable public sector consultancy frameworks. The stated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs suggests that smaller specialists may be able to contribute, including through consortium or subcontracting arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rotherham Mainline Station Transportation Consultancy

Notice Description

The Council is working with partners to promote the development of Rotherham Gateway Station. This mainline and tram-train station will be a catalyst for growth, improving local, regional, and national rail connectivity for all communities and businesses across the Borough. In February 2025, the Rotherham Gateway Station OBC was submitted to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority ("SYMCA") and the Department for Transport for assurance and approval to release PS11.35 million for Full Business Case development. The Full Business Case will incorporate all the work required to get the Station to delivery stage. The Outline Business Case (OBC) has been assured and received final ministerial sign-off in November. To progress to Full Business Case (FBC), the Council requires the appointment of a multi-disciplinary team of consultants to develop workstreams in preparation for the start of the FBC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a995ec9f-4ec1-4056-8cda-a085c44cc30c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2156c344-f0d9-4521-bfe3-da374b37af31
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,162 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,162 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 6 Nov 2026 1-6 months
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
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ove Arup & Partners Ltd

Further Information

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