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Technical feasibility of constructing a new railway between Launceston and Bodmin, Cornwall

Launceston Town Council · Local authority

In brief

Launceston Town Council is looking for suppliers for this contract (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West).

The estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 months, starting 12 November 2026.

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

Bids close at 11:59pm, Friday 9 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Friday 2 October 2026
Bids by: 11:59pm, Friday 9 October 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 1629 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Launceston Town Council, has secured grant funding from Cornwall Council, and is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake a study into the technical feasibility of constructing a new railway between Launceston and Bodmin, as part of a long-term strategic review of rail transport in Cornwall. The council is electing to use a 'restricted' method for shortlisting suitable consultants who can demonstrate appropriate experience of outline strategic planning in the rail sector. This two-stage process allows suppliers to express an interest by going through an initial pre-qualification stage. Only selected suppliers will be asked to complete the full tender document. Potential suppliers are encouraged to read the attached Consultants' Brief, which describes the study, its background and the required output.

Should I bid?

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Can you prepare a good bid in 10 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £50,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Friday 2 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Friday 9 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

18 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088787-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 088787-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.