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THRE0047 - Strategic Enhancements Technical and Commercial Advisors

DfTc - Department for Transport

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14 Jul 2026 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a procurement process titled "THRE0047 - Strategic Enhancements Technical and Commercial Advisors." This tender falls under the transport systems consultancy services category, with a focus on providing expert technical and commercial advice to assist northern rail infrastructure projects, specifically around Northern Powerhouse Rail. The procurement utilised a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The total contract value stands at £6,000,000 GBP, covering multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage reached the award update on 14th July 2026, following an initial award on 30th October 2024. The contract period is set from 5th November 2024 to 3rd November 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport consultancy, particularly in the field of rail infrastructure. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for small and medium enterprises, but not for voluntary, community and social enterprises. The successful bidder, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, highlights the necessity for experienced entities with the capability to offer strategic insights and challenge delivery bodies to achieve cost reductions and efficiency improvements. Given the project's scale and prominence within the Northern Powerhouse initiative, it is ideal for companies capable of contributing to transformative infrastructure projects that demand high-level advisory services and innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE0047 - Strategic Enhancements Technical and Commercial Advisors

Notice Description

Time Extension to this contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-138c6e15-dd6d-4e74-9ad0-4c265aba64da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c875ab7-005d-49d7-9d45-9eb894ecc58d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2027 2-3 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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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