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THRE0082 - International Rail Depot Feasibility and Design Study

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 Aug 2026 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport commissioned international rail consultancy services for a feasibility and design study concerning a potential new rail maintenance depot and stabling facility on the HS1 route. The requirement covers advisory services, further feasibility assessment and detailed technical design for international high-speed rail passenger services. Two leading site options had already been identified, including the potential for a mixed-use facility serving international and domestic operations. The work is categorised as transport systems consultancy and falls within the services sector. Delivery may involve locations in the United Kingdom and internationally, including Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and other parts of the world.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 26 August 2026 to Ove Arup Ltd. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 5 August 2026 at 12:00. The awarded contract value is £112,500 including the published currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2027. The evaluation concerned advisory, feasibility and detailed design services for the two identified depot and stabling site options, including consideration of a mixed-use international and domestic site. The award is active and no lots are identified.

This procurement demonstrates demand from the Department for Transport for specialist rail infrastructure consultancy spanning early-stage site feasibility through to detailed technical design. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable work should be able to advise on rail maintenance depots and stabling, assess competing site options, and develop designs for facilities supporting international high-speed passenger services. Experience of the HS1 route, international rail operations and the interaction between domestic and international services would be directly relevant. The requirement also indicates a framework-based route to market, so firms with access to suitable public-sector frameworks may be well placed. The published suitability assessment identified SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises as suitable organisation types.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE0082 - International Rail Depot Feasibility and Design Study

Notice Description

The DfT envisages inviting submissions for a competitive tender process for advisory, feasibility and detailed design services. This work follows the completion of feasibility studies examining site options for a potential new rail maintenance depot and stabling on the HS1 route for international high-speed rail passenger services. Two leading site options have been identified for further work, including the potential for a mixed-use international and domestic site, on which detailed technical feasibility and design work is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fe96f82-a50e-4ab2-b0b6-d0f321ba3be7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7e9f26-ef0f-4f8f-96b7-02406bf99f48
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 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
THE 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 4DR
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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