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# EWR Awarded Contract Notice

Buyer: EAST WEST RAIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e76acdd-0d43-49cb-97fe-6fbe0b9c358a

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## Summary

East West Rail has awarded a contract for an Economic Station Study to assess and support a business case for investment in facilities at its stations. This study falls under the industry category of Economic research services (CPV: 79311400) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, particularly in Milton Keynes (postal code MK9 1EN). This contract, valued at £40,000, followed a restricted procedure with selective procurement to ensure specialist expertise. The tender reached the award stage on 21 January 2025, marking the start of the contract on 3 February 2025, with completion expected by 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in economic research and consultancy with established expertise in the transport and infrastructure sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria, although the awarded suppliers, such as Grant Thornton UK LLP, Deloitte LLP, and RSM UK Consulting LLP, are large-scale firms. Businesses can leverage this contract to showcase their specialised skills in economic analysis, impact assessments, and feasibility studies, potentially opening further opportunities within the public transport development sector.

## Notice

To conduct an Economic Station Study for East West Railway (EWR) stations to support a business case for investment in station facilities. The study will assess which facilities and amenities should be included at each station, evaluate the economic impact and social value of the proposed facilities, determine the appropriate size and type of facilities based on need and feasibility, and provide a cost breakdown for construction and operation, including expected returns and social benefits. In-house delivery is not feasible due to the need for specialist expertise, and no existing contracts cover this scope. A competitive tender will ensure we get the best expertise and value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08b4e45a-61c6-465f-b1a8-f658baaabca6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | EAST WEST RAIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE; GRANT THORNTON; RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08b4e45a-61c6-465f-b1a8-f658baaabca6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08b4e45a-61c6-465f-b1a8-f658baaabca6
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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