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title: "COV - Rail Advisors Framework"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE"
published: "2017-06-09"
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# COV - Rail Advisors Framework

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1433cb98-8f42-4056-83d3-5c17f722d1cc

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## Summary

The Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire local authority is seeking rail consultancy services under the "COV - Rail Advisors Framework" tender. This procurement, classified under railway transport services, is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period ending on 17th July 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 18th August 2017 and will extend until 17th August 2019. Interested parties should prepare their submissions in line with the guidance available at the specified links.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail consultancy, project management, and transport systems consultancy. Firms that have experience in providing support for rail-based projects or managing framework agreements would be well-suited to participate. With several contracting bodies, including Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority, potentially accessing the framework, there is a broad scope for collaboration and business growth in the regional rail sector.

## Notice

The Employer is looking to secure the services of Consultant(s) to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement accessible to the Employer, but also to other contracting bodies, including Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority (in which case each such authority would enter into its own framework agreement with the Consultant(s) on the same terms and conditions as the Framework Agreement), for the supply of rail consultancy in respect to support to rail based projects. Additional information: Please see www.csw-jets.co.uk for detail on how to apply for this contract. Delivery Notes Please see www.csw-jets.co.uk for detail on how to apply for this contract Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description It is not envisaged that European Union funded projects will be delivered under this framework, however, the Council reserves the right to deliver European Union funded projects if required. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441a7f93-cb27-4b43-ab93-6ebde2dfd688 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2017 - 17 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2PW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2017 at 08:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441a7f93-cb27-4b43-ab93-6ebde2dfd688

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441a7f93-cb27-4b43-ab93-6ebde2dfd688
  9th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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