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title: "Horizon scanning study of rail markets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054330"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# Horizon scanning study of rail markets

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054330

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Horizon scanning study of rail markets" was initiated by the Office of Rail and Road, a public authority in central government, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement belonged to the industry category of business and management consultancy services, and the procurement stage is marked as 'complete'. The tender aimed to secure consultancy support for a horizon scanning exercise of rail markets. It was conducted through an open procurement method and was below threshold, completed with the award made to REBEL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS & OPERATIONS UK LTD. The contract period ran from 7th July 2025 to 12th September 2025, with the contract signed on 7th July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in market analysis and competition strategy within the rail industry. Companies that focus on identifying market growth and investment opportunities would stand to benefit significantly from such a project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like REBEL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS & OPERATIONS UK LTD, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, given their flexibility and specialisation capabilities. The emphasis on quality over price in the award criteria indicates that businesses with strong consultancy skills could thrive in this competitive field.

## Notice

This project is looking for consultancy support to undertake a horizon scanning exercise of rail markets to support our Competition team in developing a potential competition pipeline. In particular this should identify a market or markets where competition may be being restricted and with a particular focus on significance in terms of growth and investment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038690-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REBEL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS & OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 14:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038690-2025
- 5 Jun 2025 at 08:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030084-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038690-2025
  9th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030084-2025
  5th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1889
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1890
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1896
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1897
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1911

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rebelgroup.com
- https://orr.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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