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title: "Rail programme business case development"
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# Rail programme business case development

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19679cfa-abe6-40b2-a3e8-a9fa5a9ed42d

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking consultancy support for developing business cases related to rail improvements in the Tees Valley region. The tender, titled "Rail programme business case development," focuses on railway engineering services and infrastructure consultancy, with an estimated value of £44,760. The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded on 20 March 2020 and the contract period runs from 30 March 2020 to 31 October 2021. The delivery addresses are located within the North East of England.

This tender presents opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services, particularly in railway engineering and infrastructure development. Businesses equipped with expertise in producing detailed business cases and strategic programme analysis for rail projects would be particularly well-positioned to participate. Engaging in this contract could lead to further collaborations within the transport sector, benefitting those keen on expanding their footprint in public procurement within the growing rail infrastructure industry.

## Notice

There is a need to procure consultancy support for the development of business cases for the various Tees Valley rail priorities as set out below: Task A - lead on the production of the Darlington Station Full Business Case (FBC) following completion of Network Rail's Governance for Railway Investment Projects (GRIP) 4 work; Task B - lead on the production of an Outline Business Case (OBC) for Middlesbrough Station following completion of Network Rail's GRIP 3 work and then an FBC following completion of the GRIP 4 work; and Task C - lead on the production of a strategic programme case for the remainder of the Tees Valley Rail Improvements, which have been identified as being required to support the Tees Valley future rail aspirations through analysis undertaken by Network Rail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c89e55-ed70-48bc-af8d-ea90fe6bc8b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,760 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2020 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c89e55-ed70-48bc-af8d-ea90fe6bc8b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c89e55-ed70-48bc-af8d-ea90fe6bc8b5
  10th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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