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THRE0051 The Intercity Express Programme (IEP) Technical Advisors

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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04 Jun 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) Technical Advisors, categorised under "Transport systems consultancy services". This selective tender involved a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on consultancy services within the transport sector, with DfTc as the buyer. The contract, valued at £700,000, covers multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international locations. The contract commenced on 24 May 2025 and will run until 23 May 2027. The procurement process was initiated on 22 April 2025, progressing to the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 30 May 2025 and published on 4 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in transport consulting services to engage in a large-scale project, fostering potential growth in consultancy roles. The project has already been awarded to Mott MacDonald Ltd, a large-scale supplier, highlighting the market's competitiveness. Businesses equipped to handle consultancy in transport systems and who have the capacity for international mobilisation stand to benefit from such contracts, which also bolster their profiles in the public procurement field.

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Notice Title

THRE0051 The Intercity Express Programme (IEP) Technical Advisors

Notice Description

The Intercity Express Programme (IEP) Technical Advisors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d943096-9dff-4c9f-82db-7ebbafd4fb39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0385c35-094a-47c5-bb91-a65ecf6b434f
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 May 2025 - 23 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
star3-framework@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MOTT MACDONALD

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