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THRE02-A13 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 Mar 2026 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc), involved the awarding of a contract titled "THRE02-A13 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects." The contract, categorised under transport systems consultancy services, is valued at £93,310 and addresses locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The process was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 10th December 2026, with the award of the contract announced on 25th March 2026, after the tender period concluded on 16th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy, particularly those with the capability to support large-scale rail operating projects. Although the contract was awarded to Jacobs U.K Limited, firms with expertise in technical advisory services for transport infrastructure could find potential growth by aligning with such frameworks for future opportunities. The involvement with the Department for Transport highlights a substantial endorsement for suppliers aiming to strengthen their reputation and expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE02-A13 - 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-b5fd17-8115c401-c776-4a49-b0d8-2a81eda74562
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2372cc-83df-4aa7-95c1-818c53853e64
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
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
£93,310 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,310 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 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

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