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title: "Provision of Rail Consultancy Services"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Rail Consultancy Services

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3236c48f-be2d-4133-9784-683f7ce50259

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## Summary

Southend Borough Council is currently conducting an open tender for the "Provision of Rail Consultancy Services," aimed at supporting the procurement of new replacement trains for Southend on Sea Pier. This procurement process is classified under the services industry, with an expected commencement date of 8th April 2019 and a contract duration of 36 months, which includes 24 months for developing specifications and 12 months for operational support. The tender period concludes on 15th March 2019, and the services will be delivered to addresses located in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy and railway services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide expertise in the intricate planning and implementation phases of rail projects. The successful contractor will gain not only financial compensation amounting to £150,000 but also enhance their portfolio through participation in a critical public transport initiative, potentially opening avenues for future rail-related contracts and services.

## Notice

Southend Borough Council is carrying out this procurement exercise in the form of an Open Tender for provision of rail consultancy services to support procurement of new replacement trains for Southend on Sea Pier from the initial stage to completion of the project by the appointed contractor, up to 12 months of new trains operating in service. Exact dates to be agreed with the successful Consultant. Contract duration is 36 months based upon 24 months from the 'developing the specification' stage to 'delivery and installation' and 12 months of in service support. Expected Commencement date: 8th April 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac44d53e-51f6-4838-97fd-0a3c1f18ed06 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34622000 - Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses
- 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2019 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac44d53e-51f6-4838-97fd-0a3c1f18ed06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac44d53e-51f6-4838-97fd-0a3c1f18ed06
  8th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5485c787-f52a-e911-80f2-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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