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Economic analysis of access applications

Office of Rail and Road

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
4 Nov 2026
Published
21 Oct 2026
Estimated value
£95k
Contract start
9 Nov 2026
Contract end
8 Nov 2027
Location
London, London
Notice type
UK4

Overview

This invitation to tender sets out ORR's requirement for consultants to carry out economic analysis in support of ORR's assessment of track access rights decisions for four access applications. ORR is responsible for regulating access to the national rail network. A train operator seeking rights to operate services on Network Rail infrastructure must enter into a track access contract, which requires ORR approval under the Railways Act 1993. ORR is required to approve contracts where the parties have reached agreement. Where the parties are unable to agree, an operator may apply to ORR for a determination. In reaching track access decisions, ORR weighs all its relevant duties under the Railways Act 1993. This is done by exploring a range of considerations, such as availability of capacity, impact on performance and safety, competition and the impact on Secretary of State's funds. ORR is assessing four applications on which we are seeking consultancy support for economic analysis

CPV codes

  • 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services

About the buyer

Office of Rail and Road has published 14 tender notices since 23 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £874k. 1 of them are currently open.

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