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title: "Sheffield City Region: Provision of Consultant to Assess Railway Reopenings in the Barnsley and Sheffield Area"
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# Sheffield City Region: Provision of Consultant to Assess Railway Reopenings in the Barnsley and Sheffield Area

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe1cd646-c307-4b37-8fed-2d503e29471f

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking a consultant to conduct a feasibility study on the reopening of rail lines in the Barnsley and Sheffield area as part of the Sheffield City Region initiative. This tender is classified under architectural and related services, with a specific focus on urban planning and public transport services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 26 March 2019. The contract is set to commence on 15 April 2019 and will continue until 31 May 2019. Interested parties should note that the tender was published on 4 March 2019, with a total contract value of £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in construction, urban planning, and public transport services, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in feasibility studies, railway consultancy, and management services will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities, enabling them to contribute to future rail policy and help shape local transport strategies effectively.

## Notice

Sheffield City Region, in conjunction with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and Sheffield City Council, intends to commission a study into the feasibility of re-opening several disused or under-utilised rail lines for passenger use. This is an initial high-level study, looking at whether there is a Strategic Case for such re-openings and to inform future rail policy and priorities. Please go to the YORtender procurement portal to download the documentation Additional information: Please go to the YORtender procurement portal to download the documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75529e7f-2e78-4f81-9d50-5ca2a215866c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79415000 - Production management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2019 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75529e7f-2e78-4f81-9d50-5ca2a215866c
- 13 Mar 2019 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30cc229d-0e90-4e8f-943d-29c95c269dfb
- 12 Mar 2019 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c271e485-bf3a-41c6-847d-b185562efc12
- 5 Mar 2019 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976d5ec8-4cb5-40ca-8c29-410d354b37ac
- 4 Mar 2019 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112aa7fe-4427-46c7-930a-5cde87eeaa48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75529e7f-2e78-4f81-9d50-5ca2a215866c
  28th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30cc229d-0e90-4e8f-943d-29c95c269dfb
  13th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c271e485-bf3a-41c6-847d-b185562efc12
  12th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976d5ec8-4cb5-40ca-8c29-410d354b37ac
  5th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112aa7fe-4427-46c7-930a-5cde87eeaa48
  4th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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