Estimated Value
Up to £65,267
Deadline
Not specified
Published
4 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Network Rail will undertake early development work to assess the feasibility of reinstating direct passenger rail services between Kent and Gatwick Airport, building on the findings of the Kent to Gatwick Strategic Advice (2024) report by Network Rail.
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Award Details
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
£65,267
Likely incumbents
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- 1
24x7 Ltd
7 contracts wonlatest 30 Sept 2026ends 31 Jul 2029£4m
total awarded
- 2
Brighton Taxi Company
7 contracts wonlatest 28 Sept 2026ends 31 Jul 2029£676,611
total awarded
- 3
Southern Travel Solutions Ltd
6 contracts wonlatest 1 Oct 2026ends 31 Jul 2029£596,985
total awarded
- 4
JOHN FARRINGTON & CO LIMITED
£72,060
total awarded
- 5
Sussex Cars Association
5 contracts wonlatest 29 Sept 2026ends 31 Jul 2029£603,192
total awarded
24x7 Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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East Sussex County CouncilKey Dates
Published
4 September 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
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