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title: "Central Section Development Partner(s) Procurement"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED"
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# Central Section Development Partner(s) Procurement

Buyer: EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9605c5b-0199-4ac6-8fc7-99377e5da7e5

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## Summary

The East West Railway Company Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "Central Section Development Partner(s) Procurement" aimed at securing specialist partners for the Development Phase of a railway project connecting Bedford and Cambridge. This procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and is currently in the Tender stage. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in a market sounding exercise, with all responses due by midday on 25th January 2019. The tender period will conclude on 30th April 2019, with the contract expected to commence in August 2019 and run until August 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering specialised services. Companies with expertise in railway construction or project management would be particularly suitable to compete in this tender process, given the complex requirements associated with the Central Section programme. Engaging in this procurement may enhance business visibility and create potential collaborations within the evolving transport infrastructure landscape.

## Notice

The East West Railway Company (EWR Co.) is seeking to procure a number of specialist partners in order to assist it in completing the Development Phase of the Central Section programme, with potential to also support the company in the Delivery Phase of the programme. The Central Section programme has been established in order to deliver a railway line between Bedford and Cambridge, with a target date of the mid 2020's for entry into service. EWR Co. intends to conduct a market engagement exercise in February 2019, the details of which will be provided at a later date via the Delta system. EWR Co. would also like to request that interested parties complete and return a market sounding questionnaire; which can be found by accessing the hyperlink within section VI of this notice. Please return all completed questionnaires no later than midday on the 25th January 2019 via Delta.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25928343-d284-4828-89c0-99d3b24da58e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2019 - 11 Aug 2027 |
| 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 | EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EA |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2019 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25928343-d284-4828-89c0-99d3b24da58e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25928343-d284-4828-89c0-99d3b24da58e
  12th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Architectural%2C-construction%2C-engineering-and-inspection-services./93Z66H3R62
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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