Open tenders / Architecture, engineering & surveying
Open tender · Notice 102914-2026
Request for Quotation Feasibility Study and Business Case to assess the introduction of additional rail services between Doncaster and Scunthorpe
- Value
- £36k
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026 (10 days)
- Where
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Dec 2026 – 25 Jun 2027
In plain English
North Lincolnshire Council wants a consultant to produce a feasibility study and investment-ready business case for bringing back an hourly Doncaster to Scunthorpe train service and adding a Sunday service run by Northern Trains. The work runs from 1 December 2026 to 25 June 2027 and is estimated at £36,000, with bids due by 18 November 2026.
Good fit for: Transport planning or rail consultancies able to produce feasibility studies and business cases for local authorities.
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What the buyer says
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.
Getting the documents
procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 29 Oct 2026.
What similar contracts went for
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| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport for City Regions - New Stations Programme Feasibility Study and Gateway 2 Business Case development Liverpool City Region Combined Authority | WSP UK Limited | £69k | 1 Oct |
| Moorfields Rail Passenger Movement Study Merseytravel | Touchstone Partners Limited SME | £37k | 23 Sep |
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