Rail Replacement Services for CrossCountry Trains

Tender description

Lot 1: XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a private tender for the provision of outsourced planned and emergency rail replacement management services and are seeking a single provider to deliver the contract. XC defines rail replacement services as the movement of rail customers and employees by either coach, bus or taxi for planned and emergency train service disruption(s) and for movement of train crew to facilitate the train service. The CrossCountry network is the most extensive rail franchise in Britain, calling at more than 100 stations. We serve 7 of the 10 largest UK cities with 7 routes radiating from our central hub in Birmingham. XC will be seeking pricing options for the following: - A 3-year contract, with an end date of March 2026 (value of £17m) - A 7-period contract with an end date of 15 October 2023 (value of £3.5m) - The 7-period pricing option should also include pricing for a potential extension of up to 13 rail periods (value of £10m)