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05 Aug 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "A13 DBFO (Design, Build, Finance Operate) Handback Support" was conducted by Transport for London (TfL), focusing on the advisory and consultative engineering services industry. The location for this procurement is London, United Kingdom. At the current stage, the award has been completed with AtkinsRéalis UK Limited as the supplier. The contract, valued at £750,000, commenced on 20th July 2026 and will conclude on 19th July 2027. This procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period ending on 10th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in engineering consultancy services, given the project's scale and complexity. Businesses that focus on infrastructure management and consultancy, especially those with experience in design, build, finance, and operation schemes, will find this contract especially suited to their capabilities. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for firms to collaborate with a key governmental body like TfL, enhancing their credibility and potentially leading to future projects in the public sector.

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Notice Title

A13 DBFO (Design, Build, Finance Operate) Handback Support

Notice Description

TfL requires a Consultant to support the process of transferring operational responsibility for the maintenance of a the A13 (the A Road) from Road Management Services (A13) plc to Transport for London Asset Operations in accordance with the concessions contract between those two parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64742975-5fcf-47ae-93fe-d7511ee13e8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

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