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title: "Investigation into the use of Orient Way Sidings and Lea Interchange"
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# Investigation into the use of Orient Way Sidings and Lea Interchange

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9be1c825-7e7c-4ff8-8151-56b8a645004b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Department for Transport, involves a tender titled "Investigation into the use of Orient Way Sidings and Lea Interchange." This project falls under the category of research and development services, addressing vital accessibility and feasibility studies in the transport sector located in England. The tender, now complete, was awarded on 12th December 2019, with a contract period spanning from 13th January 2020 to 7th February 2020. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £16,499.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport consultancy and infrastructure planning, particularly those with expertise in feasibility studies and rail transport solutions. Companies specialising in research and development services within the transport sector, capable of delivering innovative approaches to optimise railway operations, would be ideally suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with projects under The Department for Transport can foster growth and expand service offerings in a rapidly evolving field.

## Notice

Viability and approximate cost of providing a new access route from the Lea Valley line to Orient Way Sidings; Determine whether Eurostar expansion plans for Temple Mills Depot can be accommodated to deliver optimal operations for both domestic and international services; A feasibility study into bringing Lea Interchange into use as a sidings..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff9e2c8-80e9-4947-9b76-ebf362c93b88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2020 - 7 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,499 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,499 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff9e2c8-80e9-4947-9b76-ebf362c93b88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff9e2c8-80e9-4947-9b76-ebf362c93b88
  8th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31d9a1c1-ae85-4c4f-b9c3-6fb37c07e714

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