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Rail Replacement

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2025 at 11:41

Tender

26 Oct 2023 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

Abellio East Midlands Limited, operating under the name "Transport UK East Midlands Limited", has completed a selective tender process for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, including buses and taxis, to provide rail replacement services. This procurement was categorised under "services" and covered regions classified under "UKF". The tender stage is now complete, with contracts awarded for Rail Replacement Buses (signed on 1st November 2024) and Rail Replacement Taxis (signed on 1st September 2024). The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure with prior calls for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in road transport services, including buses, coaches, and taxis. Suppliers capable of offering high-quality customer service and ensuring safe, reliable transport options in times of rail disruption stand to benefit. Businesses that operate a diverse fleet of transport vehicles and possess the flexibility to manage both planned and unplanned services will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities, enabling growth through a reliable public sector partnership.

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Notice Title

Rail Replacement

Notice Description

To enable customers to access a replacement service when trains are either cancelled, altered, or disrupted on-the-day. To, on occasion (and mainly on infrequent routes), provide a supplementary or backup transport option where trains or buses are predicted to be oversubscribed. To provide taxi provision for planned and unplanned work including the transportation of staff To provide a safe environment for customers and staff to travel to their desired destination. Provide excellent customer service to EMR customers.

Lot Information

Buses

To enable customers to access a replacement service when trains are either cancelled, altered, or disrupted on-the-day. To, on occasion (and mainly on infrequent routes), provide a supplementary or backup transport option where trains or buses are predicted to be oversubscribed. To provide taxi provision for planned and unplanned work including the transportation of staff To provide a safe environment for customers and staff to travel to their desired destination. Provide excellent customer service to EMR customers.

Renewal: Renewal will be at the end of the contract

Taxis

To enable customers to access a replacement service when trains are either cancelled, altered, or disrupted on-the-day. To, on occasion (and mainly on infrequent routes), provide a supplementary or backup transport option where trains or buses are predicted to be oversubscribed. To provide taxi provision for planned and unplanned work including the transportation of staff To provide a safe environment for customers and staff to travel to their desired destination. Provide excellent customer service to EMR customers.

Renewal: at the end of the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002677-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

ABELLIO EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

Contact Name
Joanne Etchells
Contact Email
joanne.etchells@eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7796995530

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central 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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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