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ORR rail operations consultancy on West Coast Mainline timetabling issues

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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20 Apr 2026 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road conducted a procurement process titled "ORR rail operations consultancy on West Coast Mainline timetabling issues," focusing on evaluation consultancy services within the rail industry in the United Kingdom. This procurement was initiated as a limited competition, below the threshold with light-touch regulations, and it is now at the award stage. The contract was awarded to LEGGE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LTD and commenced on 8th April 2026, with an expected completion by 29th May 2026. The award was valued at £27,600, inclusive of VAT, totalling £33,120. The contract includes provisions for renewal, allowing extensions of up to six months each for a maximum of two times, providing flexibility in fulfilling the consultancy needs.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in rail operations and evaluation services, particularly those familiar with the Network Rail systems and the intricacies of capacity and performance priorities. Companies that can provide assurance and independent reviews of rail operations would find this contract suitable for business growth, as it allows them to showcase their expertise in a critical aspect of transportation infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in compliance and strategic consultancy may find competitive advantages in similar tenders, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge to partner with public authorities like the Office of Rail and Road.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ORR rail operations consultancy on West Coast Mainline timetabling issues

Notice Description

Seeking an independent review of Network Rail's evidence to take place in parallel to our own process, in order to provide assurance that decisions taken are consistent with capacity and performance priorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068656
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035640-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 29 May 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LEGGE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

Further Information

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