---
title: "Contract for East Midlands rail services. Currently operated by Abellio East Midlands Limited"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f177"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2021-10-29"
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# Contract for East Midlands rail services. Currently operated by Abellio East Midlands Limited

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f177

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is overseeing a procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for East Midlands rail services," which involves providing commuter, regional, and long-distance rail services within the UK. This contract is classified under the industry category of railway transport services (CPV code 60200000) and is currently in the Tender stage. The estimated duration of the contract is between 4 to 8 years, with a significant portion expected to commence following the expiry of an existing Franchise Agreement on 16 October 2022. Key locations for the service include routes across London, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Lincoln, among others.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in rail operations and services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing complex rail services, alongside a strong operational capability in the UK, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The procurement method allows for potential direct awards, making it crucial for interested parties to stay informed and prepared to engage with the contracting authority as the procurement process unfolds.

## Notice

Contract for provision of commuter, regional and long distance rail services on the UK conventional mainline rail system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027146-2021 |
| 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 | 29 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

- 29 Oct 2021 at 08:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027146-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:534167-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport

## Provenance

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