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THRE0047 - Strategic Enhancements Technical and Commercial Advisors

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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18 Nov 2024 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) recently awarded a contract titled "THRE0047 - Strategic Enhancements Technical and Commercial Advisors" within the transport systems consultancy services industry. Covering regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several British territories, the contract entails providing specialist technical and commercial advice for northern rail infrastructure projects, notably the Northern Powerhouse Rail. The procurement process has moved to the Award stage, with the contract officially beginning on 5th November 2024 and concluding on 4th November 2026. The total value of the award is £6,000,000, and it was secured through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract was published on 18th November 2024.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those that can demonstrate a high level of technical and commercial advisory capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy field stand to benefit significantly from involvement in such high-profile infrastructure projects, which could lead to further business prospects and growth. Larger consultancies like Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, the successful supplier for this contract, highlight the significant demand and potential within this sector for highly skilled and knowledgeable advisors capable of critical oversight and strategic enhancement services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE0047 - Strategic Enhancements Technical and Commercial Advisors

Notice Description

The Client invites proposals for the provision of specialist technical and commercial advice to support its oversight of northern rail infrastructure projects, consisting of scope currently referred to as Northern Powerhouse Rail. The Client will require the support of technical and commercial advisors ('the Consultant') who are highly capable, with the knowledge and ability to challenge the delivery bodies for northern rail infrastructure, and relevant 3rd parties, with the clear aim of achieving lower costs, speeding up delivery and benefits realisation, and banking efficiencies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c875ab7-005d-49d7-9d45-9eb894ecc58d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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