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THRE02-A09 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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26 Sep 2025 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), located in London, England, recently completed its procurement process for "THRE02-A09 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects." This initiative falls under the "Transport systems consultancy services" category and spans several locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, the Isles of Man, Europe, and further afield. The procurement process was selective, facilitated via a call-off from a framework agreement. After the tender period concluded on 11th September 2025, the contract was awarded on 26th September 2025 to Jacobs U.K Limited, with the contract running from 23rd September 2025 to 22nd September 2026.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for large consulting firms specialising in transport systems consultancy. While this specific procurement wasn't flagged as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses with the capability to deliver strategic and technical advisory services in large rail infrastructure projects. Such a contract can enhance a firm's portfolio, strengthen its market position, and provide a platform for further engagements within governmental transport initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE02-A09 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Notice Description

Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-246b2846-ac0d-4bb9-897b-d2941f3d4aee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4ac214-8d2d-4a78-84f7-6c4b59a82ed1
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
Not specified
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
£249,105 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,105 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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