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TROP89-C09 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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01 Apr 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc) to secure financial advisory services related to rail contracts and projects, highlighted as the "TROP89-C09 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects". The procurement falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services and encompasses various geographical locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Oversea Territories. The process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage on 26th March 2026, with an active contract period until 25th April 2026. The awarded supplier is Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP.

This tender represents potential growth opportunities for large-scale financial consultancy firms with expertise in rail infrastructure projects. Although not suited for small or voluntary community and social enterprises, firms capable of delivering extensive advisory services in the transport sector could leverage such contracts to solidify their presence in the industry. The procurement aimed at providing strategic guidance on rail projects could attract businesses with a robust understanding of financial and project management within transport and infrastructure domains, expanding their operational footprint and fostering new partnerships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

TROP89-C09 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects

Notice Description

Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86050871-2876-4e90-83e5-5da36037af15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05056f47-593b-43ff-a55d-d43bc38d7bdf
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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