Request for Quotation Feasibility Study and Business Case to assess the introduction of additional rail services between Doncaster and Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire Council · published 29 Oct 2026
- Deadline
- 18 Nov 2026, 17:00 · questions by 11 Nov 2026, 12:00
- Estimated value
- £36,000 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition · below threshold
- Contract dates
- 1 Dec 2026 to 25 Jun 2027
- Where
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Categories (CPV)
- 71311200 Transport systems consultancy services
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
The evaluation processes will be completed in accordance with the Authority's Contract Procedure Rules and is based on identifying the Tenderer submitting the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). This will be determined by consideration of the following factors: • Cost = 30% • Quality = 70%
Description
The project is to deliver a feasibility study and investment-ready business case to help build the case for the reinstatement an hourly Doncaster-Scunthorpe rail service and to introduce a Sunday service operated by Northern Trains. The reinstated service is expected to slot into the existing timetable and restore key links for rural communities, improving access to jobs, education and essential services.
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