Leicester rebids £22m station revamp after failed tender race

The station improve is being rebid with hopes to attract wider contractor curiosity following a rethink of the scheme, which is able to now launch with early contractor involvement and detailed design.

The earlier two-stage design and construct contest final summer season did not ship, prompting the council, Community Rail and East Midlands Railway to overtake the procurement.

Backed by practically £18m of levelling up funding, the plan will deliver Leicester’s Grade II listed Victorian station again to life with structural modifications, inner modifications, telecoms and M&E upgrades, public realm works, and freeway modifications — all delivered to Community Rail requirements.

The brand new design consists of relocating the principle entrance from London Street to Station Road, making a public plaza with rainwater gardens and timber, and revealing the station’s authentic frontage.

A recent invitation to tender might be launched by 29 July, with development resulting from begin by 30 April 2026 and end in October 2028.

For extra data email Jigna Dhorajia at Leicester Metropolis Council.