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title: "Consultancy research into approaches for the management of interfaces between rail networks"
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# Consultancy research into approaches for the management of interfaces between rail networks

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-663e3977-9c3a-47ba-9852-704164e337b9

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road is conducting a consultancy tender titled "Consultancy research into approaches for the management of interfaces between rail networks." This procurement, classified under transport systems consultancy services, is located in London, England. The open procedure was initiated on 2nd January 2020, with the tender period closing on 17th January 2020. The contract is set to commence on 27th January 2020 and will last until 13th March 2020, with a total estimated value of £20,000. Full details of the requirements are available on the ORR's tendering platform.

This opportunity is particularly suited for SMEs with expertise in international rail operations, offering substantial growth potential for businesses providing consultancy services in the transport sector. The successful applicant will deliver international case studies to aid the understanding of rail network interface management. Companies that specialise in transport systems consultancy or have proven experience with rail industry projects are encouraged to participate, as this tender presents a chance to influence practices within the UK rail sector.

## Notice

ORR are looking for a consultant to provide international rail-specific case studies to help understand how other countries have approached similar issues. We also want to understand what impacts the interfaces between separate IMs have created. This work would therefore best suit a consultant with expertise of international rail operations. The procurement is being conducted on ORR's tendering platform where full details of the requirements are available. The link to the tendering platform and registration guidance are included in this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9927c52-6ef1-4592-9411-ca8caf475bb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2020 - 13 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,050 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL HASKONING D H V |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2020 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9927c52-6ef1-4592-9411-ca8caf475bb2
- 2 Jan 2020 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29977b1e-afe5-4027-9190-494be0154756

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9927c52-6ef1-4592-9411-ca8caf475bb2
  3rd February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29977b1e-afe5-4027-9190-494be0154756
  2nd January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21185e48-7914-4049-bf50-55214ff7942f
- http://orr.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to tendering platform

## Notice URLs

- http://orr.gov.uk

## Provenance

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