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DfT - Crisis Response and Resilience Digital Twin (CRDT)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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20 Jan 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded the procurement process titled 'Crisis Response and Resilience Digital Twin (CRDT)'. This initiative, under the industry category of IT services (CPV code 72000000), focuses on developing a national platform to enhance crisis response and resilience in transport. The procurement took place through a selective method within a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd at a value of £9,999,999 GBP. The service delivery covers various locations, including the United Kingdom and international territories. The award was sealed on 19th January 2026, with the contract expected to run from 9th October 2025 to 8th October 2028.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT consulting and software development industry, particularly those adept at integrating diverse technological methodologies. Although the contract is awarded, similar future opportunities may arise as the DfT continually works to fortify its crisis resilience capacities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in such tenders, provided they offer innovative solutions tailored to large-scale, multi-data source platforms geared towards transport disruption management. The significant contract value reflects the budget allocated to encouraging pioneering strategies and technologies in crisis management, presenting potential growth prospects for companies meeting these requirements.

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Notice Title

DfT - Crisis Response and Resilience Digital Twin (CRDT)

Notice Description

This project aims to procure an analytical platform, that is robust, scalable, user-friendly and capable of combining methods across analytical disciplines to improve the DfT's Crisis Response and Resilience capabilities. Recognising the rapid pace of change in technology and the range of possible technological methodologies, DfT is using an outcomes-based approach to enable innovation and use of novel data and technologies. The aim of this work is to create a national platform capable of identifying disruptions across transport modes in a timely fashion and appropriate level of detail, combining a variety of data sources, estimate and inform users of their likely impact to people and goods, track developments, model potential interventions and gather learnings for future use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33173b9f-69b2-4822-9165-4e4e674a027a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2900e6c5-9d50-4e4e-92ba-6636965e1c6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,999,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,999,999 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2028 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
Jason Thrup
Contact Email
jason.thrupp@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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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