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Contract for TransPennine Express rail Services. Currently operated by First TransPennine Express Ltd

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

15 Mar 2022 at 10:27

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is planning a direct award for the "Contract for TransPennine Express Rail Services," primarily classified under railway transport services. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the contract set to commence between 1 April 2023 and 28 May 2023, encompassing a core term of four years, with the possibility of extending for an additional four years. This contract will cover commuter, regional, and long-distance rail services across North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, North East England, and Scotland, focusing on key cities such as Liverpool, Manchester, and Leeds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in railway transport and related services. Companies providing public transport solutions or those involved in rail operations would be well-suited to compete, particularly given the collaborative nature of this award, aiming to support the Trans Pennine Route Upgrade programme. The continuity guaranteed by a direct award is designed to ensure consistent service delivery, which is critical for suppliers looking to establish long-term partnerships within the rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for TransPennine Express rail Services. Currently operated by First TransPennine Express Ltd

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for provision of commuter, regional and long-distance rail services on the UK conventional mainline rail system. It is envisaged the services will be substantially similar to those currently operated under the TransPennine Express Limited Rail Contract (dated 19 May 2021). There is a mixture of leisure, business and commuter travel on these rail services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0321c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006951-2022
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
15 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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