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Cost Benefit Analysis for competing Great Western Mainline track access applications - Independent Audit

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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06 Aug 2026 at 12:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road, a central government public authority located in London, has initiated a procurement process titled "Cost Benefit Analysis for Competing Great Western Mainline Track Access Applications - Independent Audit." This open tender procedure focuses on research and development consultancy services, intending to audit the methodologies and outcomes of demand forecasting and cost-benefit analysis. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 20th August 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 3rd September 2026. The contract value is set at £40,000 with a gross amount of £48,000. The contract will be operational from 7th September 2026 through 12th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly for those specialising in research and development within the rail sector. The procurement welcomes participation from all UK suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a focus on methodology, delivery, experience, and cost-effectiveness in decision criteria, businesses with a strong track record in similar analysis and audit projects will find this tender particularly advantageous. The process adopts an open competition approach below threshold, ensuring a transparent and accessible opportunity for interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost Benefit Analysis for competing Great Western Mainline track access applications - Independent Audit

Notice Description

ORR wishes to procure an independent audit of the assumptions, methodology, calculations and outputs of the demand & revenue forecasting and cost-benefit analysis to provide assurance on the robustness and suitability of the analysis for informing ORR's decision-making.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074732-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 12 Oct 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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