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OxRail 2040: Plan for Rail Strategy

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for developing a new rail strategy titled "OxRail 2040: Plan for Rail Strategy." The procurement, categorised under transport systems consultancy services, was conducted through a limited competition method. The project aligns with the Council's Local Transport and Connectivity Plan, focusing on infrastructure enhancement, climate action, and shaping rail development in the Oxfordshire region. The completion of this award, with WSP UK Limited as the supplier, will influence rail investments in the area up to 2040. The contract was signed on 4th June 2025 and runs from 1st July 2025 to 1st February 2026, with a possibility of extension for up to six months, involving a gross amount of £54,876.

This award presents significant business opportunities for enterprises specialising in transport consultancy, particularly those interested in public infrastructure and climate action initiatives. The contract supports business growth by involving companies in strategic rail development, ensuring alignment with local government objectives and potential market access through collaboration. Large firms with expertise in rail infrastructure and consultancy, capable of influencing regional connectivity improvements, would find this tender particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OxRail 2040: Plan for Rail Strategy

Notice Description

The requirement to develop and adopt a new rail strategy is set out in Policy 21 of our statutory Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP). The strategy's objectives are: (a) To provide context and background on the County's current and future rail development landscape. (b) Outline the collective rail development needs of the County. (c) Articulate the County's rail development aspirations and priorities. (d) Present a clear and prioritised list of objectives and actions to achieve those aspirations, agreed upon by both Members and industry stakeholders with decision-making power. (e) Serve as the delivery plan for informing and influencing rail investment in Oxfordshire up to 2040, ensuring alignment across all objectives and enabling swift action when funding opportunities arise. The rail strategy will have the following three key themes: 1. Enhancing infrastructure and improving connectivity 2. Climate action 3. Rail as placeshaper

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085357-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£54,876 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 6-12 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementandcontractmanagement.enquiries@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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