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Heaton RSS Feasibility Phase 1

Open
Deadline
14 days left
March 17, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
013587-2026
Value
£313,200
Location
Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 13, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 10, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 17, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 13, 2026

Budget
£313,200
Duration
7 months
Location
Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Type
Other
73
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

In order to identify the optimum solution to address the issues identified at Heaton, an external supplier will be procured to produce the following deliverables: Survey strategy and reports from specific surveys. Validate reports, previous work, and proposed changes against applicable rules and constraints Risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies log. Compliance with safety and design assurance requirements, Northern policies, and regulatory and industry rules and standards. Overall feasibility report including constructability assessment and concept design. Options identification report containing appraisal of possible options. Single option agreement in principle – define the preferred single option for each scheme and obtain agreement in principle with stakeholders. Preliminary design - multidisciplinary design of the selected single option. Design specification of requirements for inclusion in the ITT pack for design stage. Northern Trains Ltd, is a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services in the north of England. Northern Trains Ltd is publishing this notice to establish a contract with a single supplier to carry out a feasibility study on Heaton Depot. The nature of the arrangement is that services will be supplied under a JCT Consultancy Agreement. Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body.  The list of current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts. Novation or Assignment The contract may be novated or assigned by Northern Trains Ltd to Train Operating Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or any successor parent company to a Train Operating Company, following a corporate restructuring or similar circumstance.  Other Information Northern Trains Limited expressly reserves the right: not to award any suppliers the contract referred to in this notice; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta E-Sourcing Portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/2R6ZP8856V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2R6ZP8856V For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Feasibility-study%2C-advisory-service%2C-analysis./2R6ZP8856V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2R6ZP8856V

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Requirements & Qualifications

18 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (10)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Submit response via the Delta E-Sourcing Portal.
--Adhere to the submission deadline of 2026-03-17 at 17:00:00 UTC.
--Utilize the provided Delta E-Sourcing portal links for information and response submission.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--None explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Must be an external supplier.
--Must be a single supplier for the contract.
--Must be able to operate under a JCT Consultancy Agreement.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS10
--Capability to produce a survey strategy and reports from specific surveys.
--Ability to validate reports, previous work, and proposed changes against applicable rules and constraints.
--Expertise in creating and maintaining a Risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies log.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--None explicitly stated in the provided tender information.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
013587-2026_ocds_record.json

Northern Trains Limited is seeking a supplier to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for its Heaton Depot, including surveys, risk assessment, compliance checks, options appraisal, and preliminary design, under an Open procurement process.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
013587-2026_ocds_release.json

Northern Trains Limited is seeking a supplier to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for its Heaton Depot, encompassing surveys, risk assessment, design, and option appraisal, under an Open procurement process.

Official PDF VersionPDF
013587-2026_official.pdf

Northern Trains Limited is seeking a single external supplier to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for its Heaton Depot, encompassing surveys, risk assessment, compliance, concept design, options appraisal, and preliminary design, under a JCT Consultancy Agreement.

Tender NoticeHTM
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73
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is generally well-structured and clear in its scope, but it suffers from a critical lack of evaluation criteria, significantly impacting transparency and fairness. While practical aspects are well-covered, sustainability considerations are entirely absent.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The procedure type is clearly defined as 'Below threshold - open competition', and the CPV codes are appropriate. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The submission deadline provides sufficient time from today's date, but the actual tender reveal date is not specified, which is a minor transparency concern.

Missing tender reveal date
Clarity80/100

The description of deliverables and AI-extracted requirements are highly detailed, clear, and unambiguous. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a significant drawback, making it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be judged.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Most essential information, including title, reference, organization, deadlines, estimated value, and contract duration, is provided. The detailed list of deliverables enhances completeness. However, the critical omission of evaluation criteria and one failed document download are notable gaps.

Missing evaluation criteria
One tender document failed to download
Fairness65/100

The tender supports e-procurement via the Delta E-Sourcing portal, and the value is disclosed, promoting equal access and transparency. The submission period is reasonable. However, the absence of evaluation criteria severely compromises the objectivity and transparency of the selection process, making it difficult for bidders to compete fairly.

Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality85/100

Electronic submission is fully supported through the provided Delta E-Sourcing links. The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, and financing information (estimated value) is available, making the tender practical for potential bidders.

Data Consistency90/100

The data is largely consistent and logical, with key dates aligning correctly. There are no reported suspensions or disputes. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field and a missing code for the 'Type' field.

Some fields are unpopulated (e.g., Liable Person, Type Code)
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any explicit criteria or considerations related to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. This represents a missed opportunity to integrate broader public value objectives into the procurement process.

No explicit green, social, or innovation criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of deliverables and project scope.
Electronic submission supported via a dedicated e-sourcing portal.
All key dates (submission, start, duration) and financial value are specified.
CPV codes are appropriately assigned and no disputes are reported.
Requirements are specific to the project but not overtly tailored to a single company.

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria, severely impacting transparency and fairness.
Missing tender reveal date, which could affect the actual preparation time for bidders.
No explicit sustainability, social, or innovation considerations included.
One tender document failed to download, potentially hindering full access to information.
Minor missing data fields (e.g., Liable Person, Type Code).

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish clear, objective, and transparent evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and allow bidders to prepare competitive proposals.
2. Ensure all tender documents are accessible and fully downloadable to provide complete information to all potential suppliers.
3. Integrate relevant sustainability, social, or innovation aspects into future tenders to align with modern public procurement best practices.

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