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06 Apr 2023 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has published a tender for the provision of commuter and regional rail services on the UK conventional mainline rail system under the title "Contract for Chiltern Rail Services." The main procurement category is services, and the industry classification is railway transport services. The contract aims to operate services between various locations, including London, Kidderminster, Banbury, Oxford, Leamington Spa, and Birmingham. The contract duration is 30 months, with the possibility of extension up to approximately 72 months. The buying organisation is The Department for Transport based in London, UK, and key dates include the start of passenger services on 31 December 2021 and the intended introduction of new services between December 2024 and September 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the railway transport services sector to compete for the contract to provide commuter and regional rail services. Businesses experienced in operating train services and managing railway infrastructure would be well-suited to bid for this tender. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, offering potential growth avenues for businesses looking to expand their operations in the rail transport sector. The addition of new passenger services as part of the East West Rail project further enhances the scope for business involvement and innovation in the UK rail industry.

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Notice Title

Contract for Chiltern Rail Services. Currently Operated by the Chiltern Railway Company Limited.

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bd14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010066-2023
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
6 Apr 20233 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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