Technical feasibility of constructing a new railway between Launceston and Bodmin, Cornwall
£50,000 — stated in the notice
The Town Clerk Launceston Town Council, Town Hall, Western Road, Launceston, PL15 7AR Please mark the envelope CONFIDENTIAL - LAUNCESTON RAIL PROJECT - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
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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.
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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.
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