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title: "West Coast Mainline Bypass Study"
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# West Coast Mainline Bypass Study

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2abd8856-cb1e-4e2b-acc9-f77129992d5b

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## Summary

The Department of Transport is seeking a supplier for the "West Coast Mainline Bypass Study," which involves conducting a feasibility study for a potential high-speed bypass on the West Coast Mainline in Lancashire and Cumbria. This procurement, classified under research and development consultancy services, utilised a single tender action (below threshold) procurement method. The tender period officially concluded on 25 December 2018, with the awarded contract valued at £160,000. The contract commenced on 7 January 2019 and will run until 7 July 2019, with delivery addresses located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, particularly those specialising in transportation studies and infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in feasibility analysis and high-speed rail projects will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the Department of Transport can provide pathways for growth and collaboration in the evolving transport sector.

## Notice

The DFT is seeking to appoint a supplier to carry out feasibility study for a potential high speed bypass on the West Coast Mainline (WCML) in Lancashire and Cumbria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4495230c-e090-41b7-ab54-08ca1180d095 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 7 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2019 at 17:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4495230c-e090-41b7-ab54-08ca1180d095

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4495230c-e090-41b7-ab54-08ca1180d095
  30th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c80ec2f-2db2-42ac-8b4b-30b88f32b1bc
  Award Letter

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