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29 Oct 2021 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is overseeing a procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for East Midlands rail services," which involves providing commuter, regional, and long-distance rail services within the UK. This contract is classified under the industry category of railway transport services (CPV code 60200000) and is currently in the Tender stage. The estimated duration of the contract is between 4 to 8 years, with a significant portion expected to commence following the expiry of an existing Franchise Agreement on 16 October 2022. Key locations for the service include routes across London, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Lincoln, among others.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in rail operations and services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing complex rail services, alongside a strong operational capability in the UK, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The procurement method allows for potential direct awards, making it crucial for interested parties to stay informed and prepared to engage with the contracting authority as the procurement process unfolds.

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Notice Title

Contract for East Midlands rail services. Currently operated by Abellio East Midlands Limited

Notice Description

Contract for provision of commuter, regional and long distance rail services on the UK conventional mainline rail system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f177
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027146-2021
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
29 Oct 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
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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