Tender

Reopening Stratford upon Avon to Honeybourne Worcester/Oxford (SWO) Railway Line Commission of a Strategic Outline Business Case

WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2021 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Wychavon District Council is seeking to commission a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the restoration of passenger rail services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester/Oxford via Honeybourne Junctions. This contract falls under the railway transport services category and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 29th January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 15th February 2021 and conclude by 30th June 2021. Interested parties must register on the Proactis Pro-Contract portal to access procurement documents, with further details provided for technical assistance and queries.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in rail transport consultancy, infrastructure works, and related engineering services. Firms that offer highways consultancy or transport systems expertise would also be well-positioned to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only contribute to the development of local rail infrastructure but also expand their operational footprint within the public procurement landscape, particularly in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Title

Reopening Stratford upon Avon to Honeybourne Worcester/Oxford (SWO) Railway Line Commission of a Strategic Outline Business Case

Notice Description

Wychavon District Council, wishes to commission a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the restoration of passenger rail services, between Stratford-upon-Avon station to Worcester and Oxford via Honeybourne Junctions on the Worcester-Oxford, North Cotswold Line, including extensions of existing Birmingham services, south of Stratford to Long Marston/Honeybourne, as a heavy rail through route, as part of the national rail network. The SOBC is the first of three stages in business case development and focussing on the strategic case and the economic case. The deadline for the business case is June 2021. Please see the procurement documents for further information The Council are using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website (there is no charge for this). Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Wychavon District Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. Any clarification queries must be sent via the portal and clarification responses will also be issued via the portal. For technical/navigational queries about the portal you may contact ProContract by telephone on 0330 005 0352 (9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday) or by email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com If you require any other assistance please contact procurement@wychavon.gov.uk. Additional information: The Council are using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website (there is no charge for this). Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Wychavon District Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. Any clarification queries must be sent via the portal and clarification responses will also be issued via the portal. For technical/navigational queries about the portal you may contact ProContract by telephone on 0330 005 0352 (9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday) or by email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com If you require any other assistance please contact procurement@wychavon.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2b0b5c9-4314-4e68-9461-c0fa38c491b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0adb34-2c0c-4850-8b9d-5e3b7a83fdee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311230 - Railway engineering services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wychavon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PERSHORE
Postcode
WR10 1PT
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
Pershore
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

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