Tenders/Operations analysis of applications for train services between Newcastle and Brighton and Cardiff and York

Operations analysis of applications for train services between Newcastle and Brighton and Cardiff and York

Office of Rail and Road
Published: Aug 11, 2026
Updated: Aug 11, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Rail Transport. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 45,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 7, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the transport and logistics sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 076428-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Office of Rail and Road

Office of Rail and Road has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 7, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Office of Rail and Road in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £45,000 - £45,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 076428-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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Key Details

Submission Deadline
Sep 7, 2026
27 days remaining
Estimated Budget
£45,000 - £45,000
Contract Type
Consulting
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
076428-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Office of Rail and Road
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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