Tender

Contract for Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services. Currently operated by Govia Thameslink Railway Limited

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Jun 2021 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is seeking tenders for the contract to provide Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services in the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for railway transport services, is currently in the Tender stage. The anticipated start date for the contract has been revised to 1 April 2022, with a total duration ranging from two to six years, including an initial core period of at least two years. The contract will cover various routes, enhancing commuter and regional rail services across the UK’s conventional mainline system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation and rail operations, particularly those specialising in commuter and regional rail services. Companies with expertise in providing passenger services, maintaining rolling stock, or delivering customer support will be well-placed to compete for this contract. The extensive nature of the railway routes included in the contract invites diverse participation from firms looking to expand their operations within the rail transport industry, making it a vital opportunity for growth and development in this sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services. Currently operated by Govia Thameslink Railway Limited

Notice Description

Contract for provision of commuter and regional rail services on the UK conventional mainline rail system. It is envisaged the services would run between: (a) Moorgate to Stevenage via Hertford (b) Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City (c) Kings Lynn / Cambridge to London Kings Cross (d) Peterborough to London Kings Cross (e) Cambridge / Peterborough / Bedford to St Pancras and the Thameslink Core (f) Rainham / Sevenoaks / Orpington / East Grinstead / Brighton / Littlehampton / Horsham / Sutton to London Blackfriars and the Thameslink Core (g) London Victoria to Brighton including Gatwick Express branded services (h) London Victoria to Littlehampton (i) London Victoria to Eastbourne and Ore (j) London Victoria to Southampton / Portsmouth / Bognor Regis (k) Brighton to Lewes / Seaford / Eastbourne (l) Eastbourne to Ore / Ashford International (m) Brighton to Southampton / Portsmouth / Bognor Regis / Littlehampton (n) Littlehampton to Bognor Regis / Portsmouth (o) London Victoria to East Grinstead (p) London Bridge to Uckfield (q) London Victoria to Reigate (r) Redhill to Tonbridge (s) East Croydon to Milton Keynes via Kensington Olympia (t) London Bridge to Caterham and Tattenham Corner (u) London Bridge to Epsom (v) London Bridge to Beckenham Junction via Peckham Rye (w) London Bridge to Victoria via Gipsy Hill (x) London Victoria to Epsom, Dorking and Horsham (y) London Victoria to Epsom Downs via Carshalton Beeches (z) London Victoria to West Croydon via Gipsy Hill There is a mixture of leisure, business and commuter travel. These services would be similar to those currently operated on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern Franchise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bcf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013701-2021
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
17 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

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