--- title: "Reopening Stratford upon Avon to Honeybourne Worcester/Oxford (SWO) Railway Line Commission of a Strategic Outline Business Case" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2b0b5c9-4314-4e68-9461-c0fa38c491b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2b0b5c9-4314-4e68-9461-c0fa38c491b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2b0b5c9-4314-4e68-9461-c0fa38c491b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2b0b5c9-4314-4e68-9461-c0fa38c491b3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-12" --- # Reopening Stratford upon Avon to Honeybourne Worcester/Oxford (SWO) Railway Line Commission of a Strategic Outline Business Case Buyer: WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2b0b5c9-4314-4e68-9461-c0fa38c491b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2b0b5c9-4314-4e68-9461-c0fa38c491b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2b0b5c9-4314-4e68-9461-c0fa38c491b3.json) ## Summary The Wychavon District Council is seeking to commission a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the restoration of passenger rail services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester/Oxford via Honeybourne Junctions. This contract falls under the railway transport services category and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 29th January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 15th February 2021 and conclude by 30th June 2021. Interested parties must register on the Proactis Pro-Contract portal to access procurement documents, with further details provided for technical assistance and queries. This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in rail transport consultancy, infrastructure works, and related engineering services. Firms that offer highways consultancy or transport systems expertise would also be well-positioned to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only contribute to the development of local rail infrastructure but also expand their operational footprint within the public procurement landscape, particularly in the West Midlands region. ## Notice Wychavon District Council, wishes to commission a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the restoration of passenger rail services, between Stratford-upon-Avon station to Worcester and Oxford via Honeybourne Junctions on the Worcester-Oxford, North Cotswold Line, including extensions of existing Birmingham services, south of Stratford to Long Marston/Honeybourne, as a heavy rail through route, as part of the national rail network. The SOBC is the first of three stages in business case development and focussing on the strategic case and the economic case. The deadline for the business case is June 2021. Please see the procurement documents for further information The Council are using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website (there is no charge for this). Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Wychavon District Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. Any clarification queries must be sent via the portal and clarification responses will also be issued via the portal. For technical/navigational queries about the portal you may contact ProContract by telephone on 0330 005 0352 (9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday) or by email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com If you require any other assistance please contact procurement@wychavon.gov.uk. Additional information: The Council are using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website (there is no charge for this). Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Wychavon District Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. Any clarification queries must be sent via the portal and clarification responses will also be issued via the portal. For technical/navigational queries about the portal you may contact ProContract by telephone on 0330 005 0352 (9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday) or by email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com If you require any other assistance please contact procurement@wychavon.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0adb34-2c0c-4850-8b9d-5e3b7a83fdee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | PERSHORE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR10 1PT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Wychavon | | Electoral ward | Pershore | | Westminster constituency | West Worcestershire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 60200000 - Railway transport services - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 71311230 - Railway engineering services - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2021 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0adb34-2c0c-4850-8b9d-5e3b7a83fdee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0adb34-2c0c-4850-8b9d-5e3b7a83fdee 12th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wychavon.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2b0b5c9-4314-4e68-9461-c0fa38c491b3. 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