Tender

Contract for West Coast Partnership Rail Services. Currently operated by First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Ltd

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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31 Mar 2021 at 08:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is currently seeking tenders for the "Contract for West Coast Partnership Rail Services," which will provide long-distance railway transport services across key locations in the UK, including London, Birmingham, and Glasgow. This procurement, categorised under the rail industry (CPV code: 60200000), is at the planning stage and is expected to operate for a total duration of up to 10 years. The updated contract reflects an extension of the duration from 6 to 10 years, allowing for more comprehensive service provisions, including the integration of HS2 rail services. The deadline for submission and specific tender dates are yet to be clarified.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the railway and transport sectors, particularly those with experience in providing railway services on mainline systems. Companies offering transport solutions, logistical support, or technological innovations related to rail services would be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract. The extensive geographic reach and the potential for long-term service engagement make it attractive for firms looking to expand their presence in the UK transport market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for West Coast Partnership Rail Services. Currently operated by First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Ltd

Notice Description

Contract for provision of long distance rail services on the UK conventional mainline rail system. They serve the key cities of London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is envisaged the services would run between: (a) London Euston to Lichfield Trent Valley, Crewe, Preston and Glasgow Central; (b) Lichfield Trent Valley to Macclesfield and Manchester Piccadilly; (c) Crewe to Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly; (d) Crewe to Chester, Wrexham General and Holyhead; (e) Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street; (f) Preston to Blackpool North; (g) Carlisle to Edinburgh; (h) London Euston to Coventry, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury; (i) Wolverhampton to Stafford; and (j) Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe and Glasgow or Edinburgh. There is a mixture of leisure, business and commuter travel. These services would be similar to those currently operated on the West Coast Partnership franchise. It is envisaged that the contract would also encompass the provision of rail services on HS2 (between Old Oak Common in London and Curzon Street in Birmingham), and will also include the performance of services in relation to the planning and preparation of HS2 rail services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a139
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006600-2021
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 specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
railprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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