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Temple Mills International Depot - capacity assessment

OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION

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Award

15 Jan 2025 at 11:36

Award Notice
Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 11:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has completed the tender process for the "Temple Mills International Depot - capacity assessment" project, aimed at evaluating Eurostar's efficiency in using the depot for train maintenance, repair, overhaul, and stabling. The procurement, classified under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category, was conducted via an open procedure (below threshold) and has progressed from the tender stage to awarding a contract to IPEX Consulting Limited. The contract commenced on 13th January 2025 and will conclude on 21st February 2025, with a total contract value of £36,850. The project is located in the United Kingdom and is primarily targeted at SMEs.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and research services within the railway sector. By engaging in this project, businesses can expand their portfolios and build a reputation with a key regulatory authority, potentially leading to further opportunities within the rail industry. The focus on efficient depot use would particularly benefit consulting firms that have expertise in operational analysis and railway infrastructure management. By securing such contracts, they can establish critical relationships and demonstrate their capability to improve operational efficiencies for large scale operators like Eurostar.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temple Mills International Depot - capacity assessment

Notice Description

The purpose of the project is to examine the extent to which Eurostar ("the Depot operator") is making reasonably efficient use of the Depot to undertake train maintenance, repair or overhaul work and to use it as a stabling location.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb1cfdaa-d4c8-430e-a460-011c6077b9cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2c44b8-7247-4a58-b4b1-17254f4eabc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 21 Feb 2025 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
OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QA
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPEX CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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