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GBR Integration Study

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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08 Jul 2026 at 10:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is conducting an open tender process to appoint a consultancy provider for a GBR Integration Study, aimed at evaluating integration opportunities stemming from the creation of Great British Railways. This procurement, categorised under business and management consultancy services, is at the Tender stage and invites electronic submissions until 29th July 2026. The project, valued at £110,000, will take place within the United Kingdom. The initiative seeks consultancy to identify and assess efficiency and revenue generation improvements, with a subsequent contract period commencing on 10th August 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. Potential suppliers can find detailed bidding documents online.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to a pivotal rail reform project while enhancing their portfolio with a government contract. Businesses with expertise in rail operations and strategy evaluation, possessing a strong methodology and rich experience in similar consultancy projects, would be well-suited to compete. The contract will be awarded based on the most advantageous combination of quality and price, with an emphasis on innovative delivery approaches and proven track records. This project not only offers financial growth but also the chance to play a transformative role in the future of the UK's rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GBR Integration Study

Notice Description

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is seeking to appoint a consultancy provider to undertake an independent study of integration opportunities arising from the creation of Great British Railways (GBR). The requirement includes identifying, assessing and prioritising opportunities for improved efficiency, operational performance and revenue generation through greater integration of rail operations. The successful supplier will undertake a two-phase programme, including the development of a prioritised long-list and shortlist of opportunities, supporting analysis and recommendations, and an independent review of related Network Rail work. The outputs will support ORR's future regulatory oversight and statutory advisory responsibilities in relation to rail reform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Office of Rail and Road reserves the right to commission additional work under Phase 2 where material gaps or further opportunities are identified following review of the Network Rail integration study. Any such additional work may include further analysis and development of detailed integration case studies and will be commissioned at ORR's discretion using the tendered rates and pricing submitted by the successful supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c624
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064102-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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