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GB-London: 977215574 Rail Technical Strategy (RTS) Interface Development

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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25 Mar 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board has concluded the procurement process titled "GB-London: 977215574 Rail Technical Strategy (RTS) Interface Development" in the IT services industry category. This process focused on developing an interactive, online interface for the Rail Technical Strategy (RTS). The procurement stage reached the award phase on the 22nd of October, 2025, with the contract period commencing on the 23rd of October, 2025, and concluding on the 31st of May, 2026. The tender was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, with AECOM Limited awarded the contract valued at £35,000. The geographic delivery scope includes regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in IT services, such as software development, consulting, and internet support, to enhance their portfolio and footprint in the rail sector. With its focus on creating a sophisticated, interactive online system, companies experienced in handling complex interfaces and having expertise in rail technology strategy would find this contract particularly beneficial for their growth. The procurement method and specific processes were not explicitly detailed, suggesting flexible engagement terms that could appeal to businesses with agility and resource capabilities.

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Notice Title

GB-London: 977215574 Rail Technical Strategy (RTS) Interface Development

Notice Description

Rail Technical Strategy (RTS) interface development; Core Deliverable is an interactive, online interface for the Rail Technical Strategy (RTS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3533734-4c23-49b2-a27d-a977c4138c9b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 31 May 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
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3M 5AD
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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