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New railway station - Feasibility

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Award

19 Dec 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has awarded a contract for a feasibility study of a potential new railway station, with the process reaching the award stage as of 19th December 2025. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is postured as a direct procurement method, specified as "Below threshold - without competition." The awarded supplier for this contract is AECOM LIMITED, a large-scale company based in London. The project is set in Crewe, under the region UKD6, running from 19th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, with possibilities for an extension until 30th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy services. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies, especially within the railway sector, will find this contract particularly promising for growth. Given its direct procurement nature without competition, AECOM LIMITED's involvement demonstrates that substantial relationships with buying organisations like Cheshire East Council can be advantageous. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in transport consultancy could find similar opportunities by liaising with local councils and understanding their strategic infrastructure needs.

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Notice Title

New railway station - Feasibility

Notice Description

Feasibility study for a potential new rail way station.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084963-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,697 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Janet Ellison-jones
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01270 686456

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

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