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title: "OxRail 2040: Plan for Rail Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb75"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# OxRail 2040: Plan for Rail Strategy

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb75

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for developing a new rail strategy titled "OxRail 2040: Plan for Rail Strategy." The procurement, categorised under transport systems consultancy services, was conducted through a limited competition method. The project aligns with the Council's Local Transport and Connectivity Plan, focusing on infrastructure enhancement, climate action, and shaping rail development in the Oxfordshire region. The completion of this award, with WSP UK Limited as the supplier, will influence rail investments in the area up to 2040. The contract was signed on 4th June 2025 and runs from 1st July 2025 to 1st February 2026, with a possibility of extension for up to six months, involving a gross amount of £54,876.

This award presents significant business opportunities for enterprises specialising in transport consultancy, particularly those interested in public infrastructure and climate action initiatives. The contract supports business growth by involving companies in strategic rail development, ensuring alignment with local government objectives and potential market access through collaboration. Large firms with expertise in rail infrastructure and consultancy, capable of influencing regional connectivity improvements, would find this tender particularly beneficial.

## Notice

The requirement to develop and adopt a new rail strategy is set out in Policy 21 of our statutory Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP). The strategy's objectives are: (a) To provide context and background on the County's current and future rail development landscape. (b) Outline the collective rail development needs of the County. (c) Articulate the County's rail development aspirations and priorities. (d) Present a clear and prioritised list of objectives and actions to achieve those aspirations, agreed upon by both Members and industry stakeholders with decision-making power. (e) Serve as the delivery plan for informing and influencing rail investment in Oxfordshire up to 2040, ensuring alignment across all objectives and enabling swift action when funding opportunities arise. The rail strategy will have the following three key themes: 1. Enhancing infrastructure and improving connectivity 2. Climate action 3. Rail as placeshaper

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085357-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,876 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 12:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085357-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085357-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9492

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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