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title: "ORR rail operations consultancy on West Coast Mainline timetabling issues"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068656"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# ORR rail operations consultancy on West Coast Mainline timetabling issues

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068656

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road conducted a procurement process titled "ORR rail operations consultancy on West Coast Mainline timetabling issues," focusing on evaluation consultancy services within the rail industry in the United Kingdom. This procurement was initiated as a limited competition, below the threshold with light-touch regulations, and it is now at the award stage. The contract was awarded to LEGGE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LTD and commenced on 8th April 2026, with an expected completion by 29th May 2026. The award was valued at £27,600, inclusive of VAT, totalling £33,120. The contract includes provisions for renewal, allowing extensions of up to six months each for a maximum of two times, providing flexibility in fulfilling the consultancy needs.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in rail operations and evaluation services, particularly those familiar with the Network Rail systems and the intricacies of capacity and performance priorities. Companies that can provide assurance and independent reviews of rail operations would find this contract suitable for business growth, as it allows them to showcase their expertise in a critical aspect of transportation infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in compliance and strategic consultancy may find competitive advantages in similar tenders, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge to partner with public authorities like the Office of Rail and Road.

## Notice

Seeking an independent review of Network Rail's evidence to take place in parallel to our own process, in order to provide assurance that decisions taken are consistent with capacity and performance priorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035640-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,600 |

## 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 | LEGGE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035640-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035640-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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