---
title: "Aylesbury Rail Link Economic Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Aylesbury Rail Link Economic Study

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2d3

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## Summary

This public procurement process was managed by Buckinghamshire Council for the "Aylesbury Rail Link Economic Study" project. The council, located in Aylesbury, sought services in the transport systems consultancy sector with a contract to be executed by SLC Rail Ltd, a large company based in Birmingham. The procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, meaning it was completed without competition. This stage of the procurement process has been marked as "complete," with key milestone dates indicating the contract is set to start on 23rd June 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in economic studies related to rail infrastructure. Although the procurement method was direct and without competition, businesses in this industry should monitor such opportunities as they align with strategic business growth plans aimed at engaging with sub-central government public authorities. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive economic studies that contribute to significant infrastructure projects would benefit greatly from similar contracts, strengthening their portfolio and positioning for future tenders.

## Notice

Economic study to support a future strategic business case for the East West Rail link to Aylesbury.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048490-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP19 8FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| 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

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 09:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048490-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048490-2026
  26th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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