Open tenders / Architecture, engineering & surveying
Open tender · Notice 102915-2026
Request for Quotation North Lincolnshire Rail Freight Feasibility Study
- Value
- £72k
- 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 carry out a rail freight feasibility study in North Lincolnshire, looking at existing rail heads and sidings, possible new sites, network access, commercial viability and the economic, social and environmental benefits. The contract is estimated at £72,000 and runs from 1 December 2026 to 25 June 2027, with quotes due by 18 November 2026.
Good fit for: Transport, rail or freight consultancies able to produce feasibility and economic benefit studies.
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What the buyer says
The rail freight feasibility study is being commissioned to identify opportunities to increase rail‑based freight movements in North Lincolnshire. It will assess existing rail heads and sidings, explore potential new sites, review network access, evaluate commercial viability, and quantify economic, social and environmental benefits. It will provide pivotal evidence to support the future economic ambitions of North Lincolnshire and Greater Lincolnshire and strengthen the region's role as a major freight and logistics hub. This work will establish whether new or improved rail freight infrastructure is practical, beneficial, and aligned with local priorities.
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.
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