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Request for Quotation Feasibility Study and Business Case to assess the introduction of additional rail services between Doncaster and Scunthorpe

North Lincolnshire Council · Local authority

In brief

North Lincolnshire Council is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £36,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 7 months, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 5pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Wednesday 11 November 2026
Bids by
5pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026

Competition

Usually low: a median of 1 bid per contract for this buyer (from 98 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice 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.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: procure.northlincs.gov.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 11 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 102914-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

167

Awards

130

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

  1. Asbestos Management Framework

    Home GroupNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, ScotlandArchitecture and engineering, Construction

    Closing soon12 hours leftExpress interest8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £5mframework ceiling
  2. Asbestos Management Framework

    Home GroupNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, ScotlandArchitecture and engineering, Construction

    Closing soon12 hours left8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £5mframework ceiling
  3. Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre

    Forestry CommissionYorkshire and the HumberArchitecture and engineering

    Closing soon12 hours leftSuitable for SMEs

    £150kestimated
  4. Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment for Hull Local Plan

    Hull City CouncilYorkshire and the HumberArchitecture and engineering, Environmental services

    Closing soon3 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  5. Housing Needs Assessment for Hull Local Plan

    Hull City CouncilYorkshire and the HumberArchitecture and engineering, Environmental services

    Closing soon3 days leftSmall contract

    £45kestimated

From notice 102914-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.