Economic analysis of access applications

What the buyer is asking for

This invitation to tender sets out ORR's requirement for consultants to carry out economic analysis in support of ORR's assessment of track access rights decisions for four access applications. ORR is responsible for regulating access to the national rail network. A train operator seeking rights to operate services on Network Rail infrastructure must enter into a track access contract, which requires ORR approval under the Railways Act 1993. ORR is required to approve contracts where the parties have reached agreement. Where the parties are unable to agree, an operator may apply to ORR for a determination. In reaching track access decisions, ORR weighs all its relevant duties under the Railways Act 1993. This is done by exploring a range of considerations, such as availability of capacity, impact on performance and safety, competition and the impact on Secretary of State's funds. ORR is assessing four applications on which we are seeking consultancy support for economic analysis

What you must already have

Conditions of participation. These are pass or fail, so check them before writing anything.

• This is open to all UK suppliers only.

How contested is this?

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published14 days ago

   23 Oct 2026, 16:50 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 3 days

   9 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 3 days

   9 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice21 Oct 2026, 16:42 BST099679-2026
2. Tender updated23 Oct 2026, 16:50 BST100732-2026

Documents

• E-portal - You must register on the e-tendering portal to access the ITT and submit a tender by visiting and registering via this link
• ITT can be accessed via this link, if you have registered to the e-portal.
• Template Contract
• ITT Document
• Tender notice on Find a Tender