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THRE02-A14 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The latest procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) for the project titled "THRE02-A14 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects". This process falls under the industry category "Transport systems consultancy services" and covers locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 25 March 2026, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 10 December 2026. The tender stage was marked as complete, with the procurement stage being Award.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy services. Successful bids would typically come from organisations with capabilities to provide technical advisory services across multiple regions, as outlined in the delivery addresses. The project is awarded to Jacobs U.K Limited, highlighting the potential for established firms to expand their portfolio within the rail sector and enhance their market presence through collaboration with the Department for Transport. Despite not being suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies in the consultancy space will find this contract valuable for business growth and sector credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE02-A14 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Notice Description

Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77d66956-a006-4747-81ee-f2e822161fd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a32f93a-1695-4c6f-9671-1844d2b23032
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
£123,765 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,765 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 10 Dec 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
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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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