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P4104142 Legal Advisers for Rail Interfaces

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

12 Dec 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, England, awarded a contract titled "P4104142 Legal Advisers for Rail Interfaces" in the legal services category, with a specific focus on rail projects. The contract was procured through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. This process, now in its award stage, resulted in a contract valued at up to £2.6 million, excluding VAT. The contract commenced on 10th December 2025 and will conclude on 9th December 2026. The project spans various locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender opens opportunities for established legal firms specializing in rail and infrastructure-related advisory services. The framework's structure allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in transport projects. Companies like Dentons UK & Middle East LLP, who have already secured this contract, exemplify the type of firm well-suited to pursue similar opportunities—those with significant resources and expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks associated with large public sector contracts. This ongoing engagement in rail infrastructure presents a lucrative avenue for large-scale consultancies looking to strengthen their presence in the public procurement arena.

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Notice Title

P4104142 Legal Advisers for Rail Interfaces

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 10th December 2025 and expiry date will be on 9th December 2026 for a period of 12 months. The total contract value will be up to PS2,600,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464b1a0a-2b97-4c28-8937-435af0ddb9d9
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
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026 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 2DR
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTONS UK & MIDDLE EAST

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