---
title: "Contract for Essex Thameside rail passenger services. Currently operated by Trenitalia C2C Limited (Ltd)."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044efe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2024-04-02"
---

# Contract for Essex Thameside rail passenger services. Currently operated by Trenitalia C2C Limited (Ltd).

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044efe

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is planning to award a contract for Essex Thameside rail passenger services through a direct procurement method. The contract involves providing rail services between various locations in the UK, including London to Shoeburyness, London to Southend, and London to Grays. The contract has a core period of at least 3 years, with a total maximum duration of 6 to 8 years. The anticipated start date for the contract is July 20, 2025.

This tender for rail passenger services in the UK presents a significant business opportunity for companies in the railway transport services sector. Businesses that specialize in public transport services by railways and have experience operating similar services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for Transport, as the buying organisation, will be overseeing the procurement process, providing potential bidders with a clear point of contact at railprocurement@dft.gov.uk for any inquiries.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for provision of rail passenger services on the UK conventional mainline rail system. It is envisaged the services would run between: (a) London to Shoeburyness (b) London to Southend via Ockenden (c) London to Grays There is a mixture of leisure, business and commuter travel. These services would be similar to those currently operated under the Essex Thameside National Rail Contract. A Direct Award is now envisaged, in line with the Public Service Obligations in Transport Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023 No. 1369).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010626-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award for railway transport |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| 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 | 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 | TLH East (England), TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2024 at 14:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010626-2024

## Provenance

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