THRE0073 Market Application Readiness for European Train Control System (ETCS) for Network Rail

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "THRE0073 Market Application Readiness for European Train Control System (ETCS) for Network Rail" has been conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) located at Great Minster House, London. This contract seeks to provide specialist technical and commercial advice as part of supporting Network Rail's Industry Partnership Digital Railway (IPDR) programme. The procurement, classified under technical support and consultancy services, follows a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage with the contract value set at £3,000,000, commencing from 26th May 2026 to 25th May 2028. The project targets multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and international regions such as Europe and the British Overseas Territories.

This awarding presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses with expertise in systems and technical consultancy services to expand their role in overseeing complex infrastructure projects. Companies skilled in providing robust technical support will find this contract advantageous in showcasing their expertise on a nationally significant project. The project specifically benefits businesses capable of managing technical clarifications and requirements within the large-scale digital railway domain, providing potential for growth and consolidation of their market presence within the transport sector.

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Notice Title

THRE0073 Market Application Readiness for European Train Control System (ETCS) for Network Rail

Notice Description

Provision of specialist technical and commercial advice to support Network Rails oversight of the Industry Partnership Digital Railway (IPDR) programme. Network Rail requires the support of technical advisors who are highly capable, with the knowledge and ability to provide additional 'engine room' support to help them manage queries and clarifications on the national European Train Control System (ETCS) requirements, and to process the large number of existing clarifications and requirements refinement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26425457-9721-44cd-abbf-15f632f20d2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c640ecd-fdee-45f0-bb0a-ac19d5818203
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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