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Contract for Essex Thameside rail passenger services. Currently operated by Trenitalia C2C Limited (Ltd).

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

02 Apr 2024 at 15:48

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is planning to award a contract for Essex Thameside rail passenger services through a direct procurement method. The contract involves providing rail services between various locations in the UK, including London to Shoeburyness, London to Southend, and London to Grays. The contract has a core period of at least 3 years, with a total maximum duration of 6 to 8 years. The anticipated start date for the contract is July 20, 2025.

This tender for rail passenger services in the UK presents a significant business opportunity for companies in the railway transport services sector. Businesses that specialize in public transport services by railways and have experience operating similar services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for Transport, as the buying organisation, will be overseeing the procurement process, providing potential bidders with a clear point of contact at railprocurement@dft.gov.uk for any inquiries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Essex Thameside rail passenger services. Currently operated by Trenitalia C2C Limited (Ltd).

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for provision of rail passenger services on the UK conventional mainline rail system. It is envisaged the services would run between: (a) London to Shoeburyness (b) London to Southend via Ockenden (c) London to Grays There is a mixture of leisure, business and commuter travel. These services would be similar to those currently operated under the Essex Thameside National Rail Contract. A Direct Award is now envisaged, in line with the Public Service Obligations in Transport Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023 No. 1369).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044efe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010626-2024
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
2 Apr 20242 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
TLH East (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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