---
title: "Contract for East Midlands rail services. Currently operated by Abellio East Midlands Limited"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ecb6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2021-10-18"
---

# Contract for East Midlands rail services. Currently operated by Abellio East Midlands Limited

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ecb6

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is inviting tenders for the “Contract for East Midlands rail services,” which encompasses railway transport services across key routes including London to Nottingham, Sheffield to Liverpool, and others. This procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the Tender stage, with amendments indicating a contract duration extended to a total of 4 to 8 years. The envisaged start date for the contract is projected for 16 October 2022. The services involved aim to cater to a mix of leisure, business, and commuter travel within the East Midlands region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in rail operations, logistics, and travel. Companies capable of delivering efficient and reliable rail services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance connectivity and service quality in the region. The anticipated long-term nature of this contract provides a stable opportunity for growth and investment in the railway sector, making it an attractive prospect for established transport operators as well as emerging businesses in the industry.

## Notice

(a) London to Sheffield via Derby (b) London to Nottingham (c) London to Corby (d) Corby to Loughborough via Melton Mowbray (e) Leicester to Matlock via Spondon (f) Leicester to Worksop via Nottingham (g) Leicester to Grimsby via Lincoln (h) Grimsby to Cleethorpes (i) Matlock to Crewe (j) Matlock to Worksop via Nottingham (k) Matlock to Grimsby via Lincoln (l) Nottingham to Liverpool (m) Nottingham to Norwich via Ely (n) Sheffield to Skegness via Grantham (o) Sheffield to Skegness via Peterborough (p) Peterborough to Sileby (q) Lincoln to Doncaster via Sheffield (r) Lincoln to Leeds via Sheffield and Wakefield (s) Lincoln to Leeds via Sheffield and Doncaster (t) Lincoln to Scarborough via Sheffield and York (u) Doncaster to Grimsby via Lincoln (v) Newark North Gate to Grimsby via Lincoln (w) Lincoln to Skegness (x) Lincoln to Peterborough via Spalding (y) Lincoln to Peterborough via Ancaster (z) Lincoln to Norwich via Grantham (aa) Lincoln to Norwich via Peterborough (bb) Cleethorpes to Barton-on-Humber There is a mixture of leisure, business and commuter travel. These services would be similar to those currently operated on the East Midlands Franchise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025929-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 09:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025929-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:534167-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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