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title: "Reopening Stratford upon Avon to Honeybourne Worcester/Oxford (SWO) Railway Line Commission of a Strategic Outline Business Case"
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# Reopening Stratford upon Avon to Honeybourne Worcester/Oxford (SWO) Railway Line Commission of a Strategic Outline Business Case

Buyer: WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8d573c0-7151-4b48-9cf6-57a9d3b249d4

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## Summary

Wychavon District Council is seeking to commission a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the reopening of passenger rail services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester/Oxford via Honeybourne Junctions. This procurement falls under the railway transport services category, specifically focusing on consultancy services related to highways, transport systems, and infrastructure works. The tender process has reached the Award stage as of 12th February 2021, with a contract period starting on 16th February 2021 and concluding on 30th June 2021. The end date for the tender period was 29th January 2021, necessitating swift responses from interested parties.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in railway engineering, transport infrastructure, and strategic consultancy services. Companies with experience in developing business cases for public transport projects or those capable of delivering complex railway transport solutions will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this process could not only enhance service delivery within the rail network but also contribute to broader economic growth in the region by improving transport links.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e82b2479-3c2b-49ae-b007-73ce7232ef79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,952 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANTEC |

## 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

- 24 Feb 2021 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e82b2479-3c2b-49ae-b007-73ce7232ef79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e82b2479-3c2b-49ae-b007-73ce7232ef79
  24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=995b5458-1454-eb11-8106-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wychavon.gov.uk/

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