---
title: "Penistone Station Footbridge and new Park & Ride Facility PACE 1 Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066056"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Penistone Station Footbridge and new Park & Ride Facility PACE 1 Delivery

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066056

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Penistone Station Footbridge and new Park & Ride Facility PACE 1 Delivery has been completed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category and involves civil engineering consultancy. The procurement method was a direct award to SLC Rail, aimed at maintaining continuity and compatibility with existing programmes. The contract value is £244,491 gross, and the award is currently pending, with the contract period starting on 18th March 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 13th March 2026, ensuring transparency and compliance with all procedural requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in civil engineering consultancy services. SLC Rail, being the incumbent advisor, was awarded the contract due to its established technical and assurance position, which ensures seamless integration with live Network Rail and Northern interfaces. Businesses that can effectively offer specialised consultancy in civil engineering and demonstrate the ability to maintain continuity in similar projects may see opportunities to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market position through future tenders. The direct award process highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships with existing programme advisors, which can be a strategic path for consultancy firms aiming for sustained engagement in public sector projects.

## Notice

Direct award to SLC Rail is required to maintain continuity and ensure compatibility across the programme. SLC are the incumbent advisor holding the established PACE ES3 technical/assurance position and live Network Rail/Northern interfaces; switching to an alternative supplier would create technical difficulty/duplication, risking ES3/OBC and D&B tender/award milestones

### Procurement Information

Direct award to SLC Rail is required to maintain continuity and ensure compatibility across the programme. SLC are the incumbent advisor holding the established PACE ES3 technical/assurance position and live Network Rail/Northern interfaces; switching to an alternative supplier would create technical difficulty/duplication, risking ES3/OBC and D&B tender/award milestones

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019355-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £244,491 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SLC RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 10:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019355-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 08:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018712-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019355-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018712-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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