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Kent to Gatwick Strategic Statement

Awarded to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited

East Sussex County Council(buyer)

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Published 4 September 2026
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Overview

East Sussex County Council awarded a £65,267 contract to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited on 23 July 2026 for 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 report from 2024.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Closed
Procedure
Below threshold - without competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
4 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Railway transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£65,267
Award date
23 July 2026
Contract period
23 July 2026 → 31 October 2026
Contract length
3 months
Winner
  • Network Rail Infrastructure Limited

This contract ended on 31 October 2026.

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Network Rail Infrastructure Limited

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London
Public contracts won
51
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Market context

Typical award in Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

£49,932

Median of 11,684 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 31% above the median.

East Sussex County Council in the last 12 months

60

contracts awarded, worth £232,172,871 in total

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  1. Contract

    4 September 2026

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