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Penistone Station Footbridge and new Park & Ride Facility PACE 1 Delivery

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 10:44

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03 Mar 2026 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Penistone Station Footbridge and new Park & Ride Facility PACE 1 Delivery has been completed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category and involves civil engineering consultancy. The procurement method was a direct award to SLC Rail, aimed at maintaining continuity and compatibility with existing programmes. The contract value is £244,491 gross, and the award is currently pending, with the contract period starting on 18th March 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 13th March 2026, ensuring transparency and compliance with all procedural requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in civil engineering consultancy services. SLC Rail, being the incumbent advisor, was awarded the contract due to its established technical and assurance position, which ensures seamless integration with live Network Rail and Northern interfaces. Businesses that can effectively offer specialised consultancy in civil engineering and demonstrate the ability to maintain continuity in similar projects may see opportunities to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market position through future tenders. The direct award process highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships with existing programme advisors, which can be a strategic path for consultancy firms aiming for sustained engagement in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penistone Station Footbridge and new Park & Ride Facility PACE 1 Delivery

Notice Description

Direct award to SLC Rail is required to maintain continuity and ensure compatibility across the programme. SLC are the incumbent advisor holding the established PACE ES3 technical/assurance position and live Network Rail/Northern interfaces; switching to an alternative supplier would create technical difficulty/duplication, risking ES3/OBC and D&B tender/award milestones

Procurement Information

Direct award to SLC Rail is required to maintain continuity and ensure compatibility across the programme. SLC are the incumbent advisor holding the established PACE ES3 technical/assurance position and live Network Rail/Northern interfaces; switching to an alternative supplier would create technical difficulty/duplication, risking ES3/OBC and D&B tender/award milestones

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066056
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019355-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£244,491 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLC RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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