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title: "New electric train transport system on the Pier at Southend-on-Sea"
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# New electric train transport system on the Pier at Southend-on-Sea

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e63370a-cae9-4056-91bc-ee30a0a7f3f8

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process for the "New electric train transport system on the Pier at Southend-on-Sea." This project is categorised under the "Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts" industry. The tender process, which is currently active, will conclude on 22nd July 2019. The aim is to have the new electric train system operational by 1st April 2021, with a contract duration extending until 31st March 2022. The total budget for the project is £3 million, and it follows an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in transport system design, engineering, and manufacturing. Companies with expertise in developing rail and tramway equipment, particularly those who are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enable these businesses to expand their portfolio, enhance their capabilities, and form potential long-term partnerships with the public sector as they deliver an innovative transportation solution for Southend-on-Sea Pier.

## Notice

Southend Borough Council requires a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to supply a new transport system for Southend-on-Sea Pier. This procurement will include design, development, manufacture, assembly, delivery and installation of the new electric train transport system on the Pier at Southend-on-Sea. The requirement is for the new electric train to be fully operating on Southend-on-Sea Pier from 1st April 2021. The contract end date will be 31st March 2022, following a year of operational support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6b5892-c9cf-4e68-b06f-443eaeca14e5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2019 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6b5892-c9cf-4e68-b06f-443eaeca14e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6b5892-c9cf-4e68-b06f-443eaeca14e5
  12th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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