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THRE0080 Stations Retail Enhancement

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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12 May 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the "THRE0080 Stations Retail Enhancement" tender, classified under technical analysis or consultancy services. This contract was awarded to Rail People Solutions Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 13th April 2026. The procurement took place through a selective process as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £430,000, is set to run from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2027, covering services in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and worldwide. The award notice was published on 12th May 2026, marking the award stage of the procurement process.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services. The selective procurement method suggests that suppliers who are part of the relevant framework agreement have a competitive edge. Given the project's geographical scope, businesses with international experience or an appetite for cross-border opportunities would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. With DfTc as the buyer, interested businesses could benefit from a stable and prestigious public sector contract, enhancing their credentials and potentially leading to further opportunities within the transport sector.

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Notice Title

THRE0080 Stations Retail Enhancement

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f5386bd-946c-41cf-9af3-7d83c9363e79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7817eb3b-f0a9-4400-b0ba-17b5aed8ce9c
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 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
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

RAIL PEOPLE SOLUTIONS

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