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Horizon scanning study of rail markets

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 14:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2025 at 08:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Horizon scanning study of rail markets" was initiated by the Office of Rail and Road, a public authority in central government, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement belonged to the industry category of business and management consultancy services, and the procurement stage is marked as 'complete'. The tender aimed to secure consultancy support for a horizon scanning exercise of rail markets. It was conducted through an open procurement method and was below threshold, completed with the award made to REBEL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS & OPERATIONS UK LTD. The contract period ran from 7th July 2025 to 12th September 2025, with the contract signed on 7th July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in market analysis and competition strategy within the rail industry. Companies that focus on identifying market growth and investment opportunities would stand to benefit significantly from such a project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like REBEL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS & OPERATIONS UK LTD, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, given their flexibility and specialisation capabilities. The emphasis on quality over price in the award criteria indicates that businesses with strong consultancy skills could thrive in this competitive field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horizon scanning study of rail markets

Notice Description

This project is looking for consultancy support to undertake a horizon scanning exercise of rail markets to support our Competition team in developing a potential competition pipeline. In particular this should identify a market or markets where competition may be being restricted and with a particular focus on significance in terms of growth and investment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054330
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038690-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REBEL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS & OPERATIONS

Further Information

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