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THRE02-C02 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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23 Sep 2025 at 15:57

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20 Dec 2024 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in London, involved securing Technical Advisors for the Rail Contract Projects under the industry category of Transport Systems Consultancy Services. The process, utilizing a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 23 September 2025. The contract, valued at £613,200, covers services across various regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others. The tender period concluded on 2 December 2024, with the contract commencing on 9 December 2024 and set to end on 30 November 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for large consultancy firms within the transport sector that can deliver technical advisory services on extensive rail contracts. Businesses with a strong track record in transport systems consultancy are well-suited to such engagements, particularly those capable of leveraging existing frameworks. While the procurement method was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it illustrates an active demand for large-scale, strategic consulting services to support major transport infrastructure projects, thus presenting ongoing prospects for suitably qualified companies in relevant markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE02-C02 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Notice Description

Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-670cb5bd-df7c-4901-a32f-3b1a83a0a800
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46680ed-c866-4102-9dd7-897fbd40bd7f
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£613,200 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£613,200 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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
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 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

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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