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title: "Outsourced Planned and Emergency Rail Replacement Management Services for XC Trains Limited (CrossCountry)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037f18"
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# Outsourced Planned and Emergency Rail Replacement Management Services for XC Trains Limited (CrossCountry)

Buyer: XC TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037f18

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of outsourced planned and emergency rail replacement management services for XC Trains Limited (CrossCountry) involves a selective procurement method. The buying organization, XC Trains Limited, is seeking pricing options for a minimum 4-year contract with an end date in October 2027, valued at £44 million. The deadline for interest registration is by 5pm on December 2nd, 2022. The services fall under the services main procurement category in the road transport industry. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties should contact Emily Pearson at railreplacementtender.admin@crosscountrytrains.co.uk.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in road transport services to compete for a significant contract to deliver rail replacement services for XC Trains Limited. Companies experienced in managing planned and emergency rail passenger movements via coach, bus, or taxi should consider participating. The contract offers extension rights and may be transferred to a successor operator of the XC franchise. Businesses with expertise in managing complex transportation logistics and delivering services in the UK rail industry would be well-suited to pursue this tender.

## Notice

XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a private tender for the provision of outsourced planned and emergency rail replacement management services. 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 minimum 4-year contract, with an end date of October 2027 (subject to termination rights) The Rail Replacement Contract will contain provisions that make it clear it can be transferred to a successor operator of the XC franchise. Please register your interest and inform Emily Pearson by 5pm on December 2nd 2022 at railreplacementtender.admin@crosscountrytrains.co.uk

### 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. 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 minimum 4-year contract, with an end date of October 2027 (subject to termination rights) The Rail Replacement Contract will contain provisions that make it clear it can be transferred to a successor operator of the XC franchise. Please register your interest and inform Emily Pearson by 5pm on December 2nd 2022 at railreplacementtender.admin@crosscountrytrains.co.uk

Options: Extension rights will be in the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031198-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2022 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031198-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk

## Provenance

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