Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c50-43ea-7150-ac8e-9760d03fa7bf/development-of-the-restoring-your-railways-outline-strategic-business-case-and-a awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Development of the restoring YOUR railways outline strategic business CASE and associated WORK [Isle of Wight Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/isle-of-wight-council) Estimated value £50,000 Published 18 Sept 2020 Deadline Closed 8 Oct 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Quotes from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of consultancy support for the development of the Restoring Railways Project Strategic Outline Business Case. Isle of Wight Council (IWC) is seeking to commission a transport consultancy with appropriate skills and experience to develop a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) and supporting work in relation to the reopening of branch rail lines on the Isle of Wight. A range of disciplines will be required to undertake this commission, including transport planning, transport modelling, engineering, planning, economic assessment, communications and stakeholder engagement. Previous experience of developing SOBC's for rail projects is considered essential. The SOBC will consider options relating to: • an extension of the existing Island Line service (Ryde-Shanklin) south of Shanklin to reach Ventnor; • integration with, and extension of, the existing Isle of Wight Steam Railway route to provide passenger services through Smallbrook Junction to facilitate a service from Ryde to Newport. The term of the contract shall be from the commencement date currently planned to be 24 October 2020 until 31 May 2021 with the option to extend for a further 6 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. Additional information: To download the tender documentation, please click on the attached link in Section 5 and either log in or register your company first, and then log in. The registration process is free, simple and full instructions on how to do this are available on the South East Business Portal. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a username and password via email. When you log on for the first time you will be prompted to change your password. Please note however that if your company has already been registered, your application will be rejected to avoid duplication and additional service users will need to be set up on the existing account. There is no cost to you for registering your company. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2a76cdf9-8e81-4bfe-bfd2-14ab2f7cb6f6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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