---
title: "Rail Replacement Services for CrossCountry Trains"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0317fa"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0317fa.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "XC TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2022-02-16"
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# Rail Replacement Services for CrossCountry Trains

Buyer: XC TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0317fa

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## Summary

XC Trains Limited is planning to conduct a competitive tender for the provision of rail replacement services, specifically targeting the transport of customers and train crew during planned and emergency disruptions. This service is expected to cover the CrossCountry network, which is the largest rail franchise in the UK, operating across more than 100 stations with operations radiating from Birmingham. Interested parties must register their interest by 5pm on Wednesday, 9th March 2022, with further tender details set to be announced in March 2022. The proposed contract will include a potential three-year engagement ending in March 2026, valued at £17 million, as well as a seven-period contract option worth £3.5 million due to expire on 15 October 2023, with possible extensions worth an additional £10 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, especially those specialising in coach, bus, and taxi services. Companies capable of managing large-scale logistics and emergency transport solutions will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The extensive geographic reach of the CrossCountry network means that businesses with operational capabilities across various regions, especially those familiar with urban and regional transportation, are encouraged to participate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a private tender for the provision of outsourced planned and emergency rail replacement management services and are seeking a single provider to deliver the contract. XC defines rail replacement services as the movement of rail customers and employees by either coach, bus or taxi for planned and emergency train service disruption(s) and for movement of train crew to facilitate the train service. The CrossCountry network is the most extensive rail franchise in Britain, calling at more than 100 stations. We serve 7 of the 10 largest UK cities with 7 routes radiating from our central hub in Birmingham. XC will be seeking pricing options for the following: - A 3-year contract, with an end date of March 2026 (value of PS17m) - A 7-period contract with an end date of 15 October 2023 (value of PS3.5m) - The 7-period pricing option should also include pricing for a potential extension of up to 13 rail periods (value of PS10m)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004446-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive tendering procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | XC TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 3XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Doxford |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ4 Kent, TLK South West (England), TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 16:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004446-2022

## Provenance

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