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Provision of Technical & Design Services to Support the DCoE

EAST WEST RAIL

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20 Jun 2025 at 07:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the provision of Technical & Design Services to support the Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE) has been awarded by East West Rail, located in Milton Keynes, England. This procurement, classified under IT services, involved a selective tender process conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, valued at £264,000, was awarded to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd. on 8th May 2025, with the contract period spanning from 19th May 2025 to 18th May 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, highlighting its current status as complete.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly in the IT services sector, offering substantial engagement in consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find such opportunities particularly appealing due to the project’s suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses with expertise in delivering innovative technical and design solutions are well-placed to compete in similar tenders, contributing to the advancement of digital services and infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Technical & Design Services to Support the DCoE

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the Provision of Technical & Design Services to Support the DCoE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c443166-a893-4f1a-be93-ef517869ec69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfdda21-29fd-456e-b5bb-4a5b2f63c031
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
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
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 May 2026 6-12 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
EAST WEST RAIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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