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title: "Network Rail Capacity Study"
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# Network Rail Capacity Study

Buyer: FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb061f39-2e2c-4ffa-9170-ef0ea3b5e58c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Fylde Borough Council involves a tender for a "Network Rail Capacity Study" aimed at developing two trains per hour (Tph) services on the South Fylde line connecting Preston and Blackpool South station. The tender was awarded to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited on June 1, 2021, with a total value of £27,073. The project is classified under transport systems consultancy services and falls within the contract period from June 7, 2021, to September 30, 2021. The procurement was executed through a direct award method due to the specific nature of the services required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the transport consultancy sector, especially those with expertise in railway operations and service planning. Businesses that specialise in transport systems analytics, infrastructure development, and operational consultancy would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts, facilitating growth through strategic partnerships and enhanced service offerings within the railway transport industry.

## Notice

As part of the Government's 'Restoring Your Railway' fund, Fylde Brough Council is developing proposals for the operation of a 2 trains per hour (Tph) service on the South Fylde line between Preston, on the West Coast Main Line (WCML) and Blackpool South station. Previous work (South Fylde Timetable Feasibility Study, January 2019) has indicated that a passing loop/limited doubling of the South Fylde line will be required to support a robust 2tph service. Platforming at Preston station is known to be a constraint and requires further investigation. Part 1 A 2tph service can be compliantly timetabled at Preston based known changes driven by the Manchester Recovery Task Force (MRTF) and whether this alters the interventions previously recommended by the January 2019 work. Consideration will be given as to whether it is feasible to utilise the Goods Lines if a dwell is required before the new service makes its return journey. If that does not resolve any platforming difficulties encountered then consideration will be given to whether linking Blackpool South services with other services onto the East Lancs lines to Blackburn or on to Ormskirk is feasible and helps platforming. Part 2 The analysis will also identify any other compliant paths for passenger services between Kirkham North Junction and Preston Fylde Junction in the Up and Down directions; this is to provide an indication of the remaining capacity available for a potential new service to Fleetwood. Part 3 This analysis will also extend through to Blackpool South the paths identified for a 2tph South Fylde service at Preston as part of Network Rail's Continuous Modular Strategic Planning (CMSP) work for a post HS2 (Phase B) timetable and infrastructure, to see what service pattern this dictates on the South Fylde branch. In the CMSP work some of these services were linked with other services through to Ormskirk; this analysis will confirm whether any interventions are also required on this branch to support this service. This element of the work has been direct awarded to Network Rail in line with the Council's contract procedure rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e978007-cf48-4a6f-84e2-7707c86116e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award due to the nature of the services required |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,073 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,073 |
| 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 | FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LYTHAM ST ANNES |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY8 1LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Fylde |
| Electoral ward | Carnegie |
| Westminster constituency | Fylde |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e978007-cf48-4a6f-84e2-7707c86116e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e978007-cf48-4a6f-84e2-7707c86116e8
  7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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