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Network Rail Capacity Study

FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Jun 2021 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Fylde Borough Council involves a tender for a "Network Rail Capacity Study" aimed at developing two trains per hour (Tph) services on the South Fylde line connecting Preston and Blackpool South station. The tender was awarded to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited on June 1, 2021, with a total value of £27,073. The project is classified under transport systems consultancy services and falls within the contract period from June 7, 2021, to September 30, 2021. The procurement was executed through a direct award method due to the specific nature of the services required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the transport consultancy sector, especially those with expertise in railway operations and service planning. Businesses that specialise in transport systems analytics, infrastructure development, and operational consultancy would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts, facilitating growth through strategic partnerships and enhanced service offerings within the railway transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Rail Capacity Study

Notice Description

As part of the Government's 'Restoring Your Railway' fund, Fylde Brough Council is developing proposals for the operation of a 2 trains per hour (Tph) service on the South Fylde line between Preston, on the West Coast Main Line (WCML) and Blackpool South station. Previous work (South Fylde Timetable Feasibility Study, January 2019) has indicated that a passing loop/limited doubling of the South Fylde line will be required to support a robust 2tph service. Platforming at Preston station is known to be a constraint and requires further investigation. Part 1 A 2tph service can be compliantly timetabled at Preston based known changes driven by the Manchester Recovery Task Force (MRTF) and whether this alters the interventions previously recommended by the January 2019 work. Consideration will be given as to whether it is feasible to utilise the Goods Lines if a dwell is required before the new service makes its return journey. If that does not resolve any platforming difficulties encountered then consideration will be given to whether linking Blackpool South services with other services onto the East Lancs lines to Blackburn or on to Ormskirk is feasible and helps platforming. Part 2 The analysis will also identify any other compliant paths for passenger services between Kirkham North Junction and Preston Fylde Junction in the Up and Down directions; this is to provide an indication of the remaining capacity available for a potential new service to Fleetwood. Part 3 This analysis will also extend through to Blackpool South the paths identified for a 2tph South Fylde service at Preston as part of Network Rail's Continuous Modular Strategic Planning (CMSP) work for a post HS2 (Phase B) timetable and infrastructure, to see what service pattern this dictates on the South Fylde branch. In the CMSP work some of these services were linked with other services through to Ormskirk; this analysis will confirm whether any interventions are also required on this branch to support this service. This element of the work has been direct awarded to Network Rail in line with the Council's contract procedure rules.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb061f39-2e2c-4ffa-9170-ef0ea3b5e58c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e978007-cf48-4a6f-84e2-7707c86116e8
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award due to the nature of the services required
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£27,073 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,073 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 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
FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ben McCabe
Contact Email
ben.mccabe@fylde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01253 658615

Buyer Location

Locality
LYTHAM ST ANNES
Postcode
FY8 1LW
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Fylde
Electoral Ward
Carnegie
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

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