Award

BenchSmart Phase 2 - Detailed Design. Direct Award

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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19 Feb 2026 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) for the project titled "BenchSmart Phase 2 - Detailed Design". It falls under the technical services industry category, with a specific focus on developing a benchmarking tool based on Network Rail's asset categorisation. The project addresses a global reach, including delivery locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man. The procurement stage is the award phase, with the contract awarded on 13 February 2026 and stretching from 16 February 2026 to 15 May 2026. The procurement method utilised is a direct, single tender action, with a contract value of £143,736.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in technical consultancy and project management in the railway sector. As it requires specialist technical advisors and subject matter experts, firms with a robust background in transportation infrastructure and asset benchmarking are best suited to compete for similar future contracts. Although not explicitly designed for SMEs or VCSEs, involvement in such projects can solidify a firm's expertise in sector-wide benchmarking tools and enhance their portfolio in governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BenchSmart Phase 2 - Detailed Design. Direct Award

Notice Description

Following an initial feasibility study to determine how a sector-wide benchmarking tool could be developed, as well as engaging with key ALBs that would need to use such a tool, this contract is for specialist technical advisors to provide project support, including subject matter experts, to develop a detailed design solution for a sector-wide benchmarking tool, known as BenchSmart, based on Network Rail's latest railway asset categorisation and developed specifically for benchmarking purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e15d1b0-c9f8-4b82-85d2-68ef6abb4fd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d7abe6-0134-4947-a623-758e6ff57977
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£143,736 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,736 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 May 2026 1-6 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
dftc.procurement@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

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

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