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title: "Operations analysis of applications for train services between Newcastle and Brighton and Cardiff and York"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e1d5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
published: "2026-08-11"
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# Operations analysis of applications for train services between Newcastle and Brighton and Cardiff and York

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1d5

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road is seeking to procure services for "Operations analysis of applications for train services between Newcastle and Brighton and Cardiff and York." This tender, under the industry category of Transport systems consultancy services, is currently in the Tender stage. The procurement involves an open competition, with final submissions due by 7th September 2026. The project is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 and conclude on 23rd October 2026. The value of the tender is set at £45,000, with the contracting process governed by the legal basis 2023/54. The analysis is intended to support assessments of Grand Central's Newcastle-Brighton service and First Rail (Lumo)'s Cardiff-York service, primarily located within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for service providers with expertise in transport systems consultancy, particularly those familiar with the UK's rail infrastructure. Businesses that can demonstrate a high standard of quality, as the award criteria heavily weigh quality at 90%, will be well-suited to compete. Importantly, the procurement is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to specific suitability requirements, potentially benefiting those looking to expand in consultancy services related to public transport and infrastructure analysis. Successful bidders stand to enhance their business reputation and establish a foothold in government contracts, providing further avenues for growth in this sector.

## Notice

ORR requires an independent operational analysis to support our assessment of two open access proposals: Grand Central's proposed Newcastle-Brighton service and First Rail (Lumo)'s proposed Cardiff-York service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076428-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 16:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076428-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076428-2026
  11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20661
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20662

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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