Notice

Great Western: prior information notice

Prior information notice (PIN) for direct award of Great Western National Rail contract.

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Great Western: prior information notice

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The prior information notice informs the incumbent train operator that we seek to obtain a Direct Award (DA) for up to 6 years.

We are implementing new national rail contracts as part of the transition towards a new commercial model for passenger services outlined in the Great British Railways: Williams-Shapps plan for rail.

Published 20 August 2021