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Network Expansion - Depot and Stabling Feasibility

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Oct 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Network Expansion - Depot and Stabling Feasibility", which falls under the services category of the business sector. This initiative aims to carry out a feasibility study to identify potential locations for additional stabling and depot facilities within the Merseyrail Network. The awarded contract, executed directly without competition due to being below the threshold, was signed with JACOBS U.K. LIMITED on 15th October 2025, and is set to end on 9th January 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically the Liverpool region, this contract reflects the ongoing expansion efforts within public transport infrastructure, with legislative backing from the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, engineering, and transport infrastructure to explore future engagements in similar public-sector projects. JACOBS U.K. LIMITED, a large-scale business based in London, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for companies with expertise in feasibility studies for public transport networks. Businesses offering comprehensive consulting or engineering services in transport infrastructure could find profitable avenues in similar procurement processes, particularly those focused on public authority-led projects across the UK.

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Notice Title

Network Expansion - Depot and Stabling Feasibility

Notice Description

Feasibility study to determine, at a high level, potential locations for additional stabling and depot facilities across the Merseyrail Network to facilitate additional units in future years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068337-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,975 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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