Award

P4104048 Legal advisers to the International Rail Team

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

14 Mar 2025 at 12:28

Award

03 Jul 2023 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is seeking legal advisers to provide specialised expertise and resilience for the International Rail Team, particularly concerning the Channel Tunnel Fixed Link. This procurement is classified under "Legal services" (CPV 79100000) and covers several jurisdictions including England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and international arbitration. The contract, which was awarded to Slaughter and May, has seen its term extended by 12 months, now concluding on 14th June 2026. The initial tender process was selective, leveraging a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 12th May 2023, and the contract period running from 15th June 2023 to 14th June 2026. This award update, dated 14th March 2025, is accompanied by a contract value of £1,000,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in legal services concerning international and complex jurisdictions. Ideal candidates for such contracts include large-scale legal firms with a strong background in litigation, arbitration, and advisory services on infrastructure projects. The Department for Transport's requirement for specialised legal advice on operations, safety, and security issues of the Channel Tunnel presents potential collaborative openings in Europe and beyond. This unique position allows for leverage in legal expertise across varied geographical landscapes, enabling sustainable business expansion for firms equipped to handle such diverse and strategic legal challenges.

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Notice Title

P4104048 Legal advisers to the International Rail Team

Notice Description

The Department seeks external resource to provide extra resilience and specialist expertise for advice and assistance (alongside DfT LA and Government Legal Department litigation teams) in respect of any matters arising from the operations, safety or security of the Channel Tunnel Fixed Link, including but not limited to any litigation or advisory matters arising from business as usual or more strategic issues including the UK's exit from the European Union, in a range of possible jurisdictions including the courts or Tribunals of England, France, Belgium the Netherlands and/or in international arbitration. The contract term has been extended by 12 months and the new contract expiry date is the 14th June 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c9bb052-2599-47a7-8835-d99397882d0f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2023 - 14 Jun 2026 3-4 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
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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

SLAUGHTER AND MAY

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