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title: "HEATHROW RAIL ACCESS MARKET ENGAGEMENT"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d73a9d0c-4077-40d1-9869-6b7f370c799a"
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# HEATHROW RAIL ACCESS MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d73a9d0c-4077-40d1-9869-6b7f370c799a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Heathrow Rail Access Market Engagement" is being conducted by the Department for Transport, focusing on the transport industry in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This initiative is characterised by a selective procurement method, having been initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender period ended on 11th December 2017, the contract was awarded on 29th January 2018, with a total contract value of £1,200,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2018 and conclude on 31st October 2018.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport and consultancy sectors, particularly those with capabilities in rail connectivity and infrastructure development. Companies that specialise in research and development services, as well as related consultancy, would be particularly well-suited to compete for contracts within this multi-billion-pound programme designed to enhance rail access to Heathrow Airport.

## Notice

The multi-billion pound Heathrow Rail Access (HRA) programme is a Secretary of State priority, and brings together the proposed Western and Southern rail links to Heathrow into a single holistic programme. These schemes seek to improve access to Heathrow Airport for both business, leisure travellers and airport workforce through improved rail connectivity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ed1237-4d6d-4850-b99d-50e89d156965 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NICHOLS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2018 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ed1237-4d6d-4850-b99d-50e89d156965

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ed1237-4d6d-4850-b99d-50e89d156965
  31st January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99d4b57c-1862-4bf4-8b5c-29b18a7119e4
  AWARD LETTER

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