--- title: "Specialist Rail Expertise Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6da72c37-82ce-459a-b6ff-8b336d1427ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6da72c37-82ce-459a-b6ff-8b336d1427ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6da72c37-82ce-459a-b6ff-8b336d1427ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6da72c37-82ce-459a-b6ff-8b336d1427ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-05" --- # Specialist Rail Expertise Contract Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6da72c37-82ce-459a-b6ff-8b336d1427ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6da72c37-82ce-459a-b6ff-8b336d1427ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6da72c37-82ce-459a-b6ff-8b336d1427ef.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is seeking a consultant for the "Specialist Rail Expertise Contract," aimed at enhancing rail services and infrastructure across Worcestershire. This tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procurement method, with submissions closing on 16th April 2018. The contract, potentially valued between £1 million and £7.5 million, will run from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2024, addressing numerous projects outlined in the Worcestershire Rail Investment Strategy (WRIS). This opportunity presents significant potential for rail consultancy firms and related service providers looking to expand their operations. Companies specialising in rail transport services—particularly those focusing on project management, railway infrastructure improvement, and public transport services—would find this tender relevant. The contract's focus on innovative solutions and improvements aligns well with businesses aiming to contribute to the development of regional transport systems. ## Notice The Council requires a consultant who will bring their knowledge, experience and innovative solutions to provide a specialist rail expertise and support service for Worcestershire County Council. Key requirements of the commission are to provide Worcestershire County Council with specialist rail consultancy support to deliver improvements to rail services and infrastructure across the County. This is more fully described in the Worcestershire Rail Investment Strategy (WRIS ) which was endorsed and adopted by Cabinet on 2nd November 2017. The WRIS describes the extent of the Council's ambitions for rail and suggests the following projects will require support over the next 6 years: o North Cotswold Line Task Force o Expansion of services serving Worcestershire Parkway o Expansion of Regional Services o Worcester Area Capacity and Signalling o Car Parking at Stations o New/Upgraded Stations o Shrub Hill Masterplan o Ticketing and Fares o Kidderminster station GRIP 5-8 o Advice to other rail related projects The total value of the contract is expected to be in the range ?1 million to ?7.5 million over the maximum possible term of six years. There is no guaranteed minimum value of work that may be commissioned through the contract. Additional information: Register your organisation or log in via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home . Once registered you need to log in and search Tenders, Current, and type Expertise in the search box, this will bring you to the specific project. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01fa65c1-a3ab-4a4b-b539-57c5135ffb8e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 60200000 - Railway transport services - 60210000 - Public transport services by railways - 63711000 - Support services for railway transport ## Release History - 5 Apr 2018 at 08:54 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01fa65c1-a3ab-4a4b-b539-57c5135ffb8e - 16 Mar 2018 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04663f3a-b418-4b78-84fe-694d6a3c86a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01fa65c1-a3ab-4a4b-b539-57c5135ffb8e 5th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04663f3a-b418-4b78-84fe-694d6a3c86a1 16th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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