Planning

Rail Replacement Services for CrossCountry Trains

XC TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

16 Feb 2022 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

XC Trains Limited is planning to conduct a competitive tender for the provision of rail replacement services, specifically targeting the transport of customers and train crew during planned and emergency disruptions. This service is expected to cover the CrossCountry network, which is the largest rail franchise in the UK, operating across more than 100 stations with operations radiating from Birmingham. Interested parties must register their interest by 5pm on Wednesday, 9th March 2022, with further tender details set to be announced in March 2022. The proposed contract will include a potential three-year engagement ending in March 2026, valued at £17 million, as well as a seven-period contract option worth £3.5 million due to expire on 15 October 2023, with possible extensions worth an additional £10 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, especially those specialising in coach, bus, and taxi services. Companies capable of managing large-scale logistics and emergency transport solutions will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The extensive geographic reach of the CrossCountry network means that businesses with operational capabilities across various regions, especially those familiar with urban and regional transportation, are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Rail Replacement Services for CrossCountry Trains

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a private tender for the provision of outsourced planned and emergency rail replacement management services and are seeking a single provider to deliver the contract. XC defines rail replacement services as the movement of rail customers and employees by either coach, bus or taxi for planned and emergency train service disruption(s) and for movement of train crew to facilitate the train service. The CrossCountry network is the most extensive rail franchise in Britain, calling at more than 100 stations. We serve 7 of the 10 largest UK cities with 7 routes radiating from our central hub in Birmingham. XC will be seeking pricing options for the following: - A 3-year contract, with an end date of March 2026 (value of PS17m) - A 7-period contract with an end date of 15 October 2023 (value of PS3.5m) - The 7-period pricing option should also include pricing for a potential extension of up to 13 rail periods (value of PS10m)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0317fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004446-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive tendering procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road 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
16 Feb 20224 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
XC TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ4 Kent, TLK South West (England), TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Further Information

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