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title: "Cost Benefit Analysis for competing Great Western Mainline track access applications - Independent Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ddbd"
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buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
published: "2026-08-06"
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# Cost Benefit Analysis for competing Great Western Mainline track access applications - Independent Audit

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ddbd

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road, a central government public authority located in London, has initiated a procurement process titled "Cost Benefit Analysis for Competing Great Western Mainline Track Access Applications - Independent Audit." This open tender procedure focuses on research and development consultancy services, intending to audit the methodologies and outcomes of demand forecasting and cost-benefit analysis. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 20th August 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 3rd September 2026. The contract value is set at £40,000 with a gross amount of £48,000. The contract will be operational from 7th September 2026 through 12th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly for those specialising in research and development within the rail sector. The procurement welcomes participation from all UK suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a focus on methodology, delivery, experience, and cost-effectiveness in decision criteria, businesses with a strong track record in similar analysis and audit projects will find this tender particularly advantageous. The process adopts an open competition approach below threshold, ensuring a transparent and accessible opportunity for interested parties.

## Notice

ORR wishes to procure an independent audit of the assumptions, methodology, calculations and outputs of the demand & revenue forecasting and cost-benefit analysis to provide assurance on the robustness and suitability of the analysis for informing ORR's decision-making.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074732-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 12 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 12:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074732-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074732-2026
  6th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.orr.gov.uk/about/procuring-goods-and-services/e-tendering
  If you wish to join the ITT, please can you ensure you are registered on the e-tendering portal by visiting and registering via this link; https://www.orr.gov.uk/about/procuring-goods-and-services/e-tendering Once you have registered on the e-tendering system, the ITT will be available via this link; https://orr.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/85683530019FD699984C
- https://orr.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/85683530019FD699984C
  If you wish to join the ITT, please can you ensure you are registered on the e-tendering portal by visiting and registering via this link; https://www.orr.gov.uk/about/procuring-goods-and-services/e-tendering Once you have registered on the e-tendering system, the ITT will be available via this link; https://orr.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/85683530019FD699984C
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20283

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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