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title: "Environmental Survey Services Framework"
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# Environmental Survey Services Framework

Buyer: EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4750f1b-aa9d-4f91-adaa-02a462448b9f

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## Summary

The East West Rail Company Ltd is currently seeking bids for its "Environmental Survey Services Framework", which aims to create a direct railway connection between Oxford and Cambridge. This tender falls within the environmental services category and is part of the preparation for environmental impact assessments vital to the railway's design and regulatory compliance. The procurement is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 1st November 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2021, lasting for an initial three years, with a possible one-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental assessment field, particularly those specializing in agriculture, forestry, air quality, biodiversity, and related areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements. Companies poised to benefit from this framework include those offering environmental survey services capable of fulfilling the needs of a complex infrastructure project, leveraging their expertise to contribute to a transformative rail system in the South East of the UK.

## Notice

The publication of this notice formally commences the procurement of Environmental Survey Services Framework for East West Rail Company Ltd. (EWR Co). EWR Co is creating a new direct connection between Oxford and Cambridge. Serving communities across the area, it will bring faster journey times and lower transport costs as easing pressure on local roads. EWR is seeking bids from varying environmental survey service providers to engage with EWR Co in the following areas. Agriculture, Forestry, Soils, Air Quality, Biodiversity, Cultural Heritage, Sound, Noise and Vibration, Traffic & Transport, Water resources & Flood Risk. The Framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The Framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ae42d2-35b3-4cc7-bc1f-7457ee28a1a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| 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 RAIL COMPANY LTD |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2020 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ae42d2-35b3-4cc7-bc1f-7457ee28a1a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ae42d2-35b3-4cc7-bc1f-7457ee28a1a6
  19th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Environmental-services./K3599WV7H4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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