Planning

Contract for Great Western rail services. Currently operated by First Greater Western Limited

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

20 Aug 2021 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has announced a planned procurement process for the "Contract for Great Western rail services," expected to span three to six years, with a core period of three years. This tender falls under the railway transport services industry category and is designated as a direct award procurement method. The contract is anticipated to commence on 26th June 2022 and includes the provision of local, regional, and long-distance passenger rail services across various UK regions, encompassing both leisure and commuter travel.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those offering railway and commuter solutions, to engage as potential operators for the Great Western rail system. Companies that specialise in rail transport, have experience in managing similar contracts, or possess a strong understanding of the UK rail network may find this tender advantageous for business growth. With the contract's anticipated duration and extensive service scope, successful bidders could establish a critical foothold in the rail industry.

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Notice Title

Contract for Great Western rail services. Currently operated by First Greater Western Limited

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for provision of local, regional and long distance passenger rail services on the Great Western rail system. There is a mixture of leisure, business and commuter travel. These services would be similar to those currently operated on the Great Western Franchise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d739
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020426-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award for railway transport
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

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 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
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
railprocurment@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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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