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# Heathrow Rail Access Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2262708b-3774-40b2-9c74-df22e0f84ef5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Heathrow Rail Access Programme, initiated by the Department of Transport, is currently at the award stage following a tender process. This project aims to enhance rail connectivity to Heathrow Airport and has an estimated contract value of £50,000. The specific contract period commenced on 13th November 2017 and concluded on 28th February 2018. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the contract being awarded on 3rd November 2017. The work, which focuses on research and development consultancy services, is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in transport infrastructure and research analysis. Companies with expertise in rail transport, project management, and related consultancy services would be well-suited to engage with future initiatives stemming from the Heathrow Rail Access Programme. The project underscores the importance of strategic partnerships and value-for-money contributions in public sector contracts, creating a pathway for businesses to participate in large-scale infrastructure developments.

## Notice

The multi-billion pound Heathrow Rail Access (HRA) programme is a Secretary of State priority and brings together the proposed Western and Southern rail links to Heathrow into a single holistic programme. These schemes seek to improve access to Heathrow Airport for both business, leisure travellers and airport workforce, by improving rail connectivity to the airport. As part of the CP5 settlement funding was agreed to progress the Western rail link (WRLtH) through a Development Consent Order, with the aim of commencing construction work during CP6. Southern access (SRLtH) is at an earlier stage of development and funding is currently being sought to undertake a GRIP 1-2 study. Recent work to assess the wider network capacity and capability alongside the existing Heathrow infrastructure has revealed that, given the level of services expected to be operating to Heathrow Terminal 5 by December 2019, there will be no platform availability for future HRA services. This issue could be resolved by bringing platforms 1 & 2, which are currently within a safeguarded station box at Terminal 5, into use. The options and costs for fitting out the station box at Terminal 5 have not previously been considered by the Department or Network Rail. The purpose of this work is to provide an independent view on the cost and fit out of the station box. This is required in order to inform part of our negotiating brief for a contribution from Heathrow Airport Limited. We have been clear publicly that progressing WRLtH is dependent on agreeing an appropriate contribution from the airport and this is critical to supporting our efforts to ensure the schemes are affordable and value for money. There is a critical dependency on this work as the contribution negotiations and accompanying 'funding statement' for the scheme need to be completed in time to inform the DCO submission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/473beb53-204a-44a1-8205-deaa5c79e687 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/473beb53-204a-44a1-8205-deaa5c79e687

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/473beb53-204a-44a1-8205-deaa5c79e687
  19th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e857b0d5-4151-4192-a488-226afe1096c3
  Award Letter

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