Award

Possession Management Services for Kent Route - Lot 1

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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22 Jan 2025 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd has completed the procurement process for "Possession Management Services for Kent Route - Lot 1" in the services category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. Located in the United Kingdom, this tender went through the award stage on 22 January 2025. The contract, valued at £8,497,125, was signed on 6 December 2024. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender allowed for a five-year agreement (1+1+1+1+1), but the lot was later cancelled.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those with expertise in possession management within railway services. Larger enterprises with established capabilities in managing transport services, akin to the awarded supplier Vital Human Resources Ltd, might find it particularly beneficial to engage in such procurement processes. Furthermore, the selection process through the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) indicates a preference for qualified and vetted suppliers, suggesting that businesses should ensure they meet such criteria to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Possession Management Services for Kent Route - Lot 1

Notice Description

possession management services for the Kent Route

Lot Information

Lot 1

possession management services for the Kent Route

Options: 5 years (1+1+1+1+1)

Procurement Information

Selection of Candidates was conducted using a authorised qualification mechanism (Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme [RISQS])

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d54b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002139-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,497,125 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL HUMAN RESOURCES

Further Information

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