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THRE02-E02 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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19 Feb 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of technical advisors to support its rail operating contract projects. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services, with the tender classified as 'services'. The selective procurement method was utilised, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 189,257.75, commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 10th December 2026. The initial award notice was published on 19th February 2026, following the active award status marked on 18th February 2026. This initiative covers service delivery across various regions, including the UK and international territories.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for firms specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in rail systems. Although the procurement was selective, involving a framework agreement, larger companies with robust capabilities in technical advisory within the transportation sector are prime candidates for similar upcoming opportunities. Given DfTc's comprehensive framework engagement, businesses capable of forming strategic partnerships or consortia, such as the awarded entity ST & R Partners, stand to benefit significantly from future tenders in rail contract projects. This sectoral demand could lead to increased competitiveness and growth prospects for enterprises expanding their footprint in both domestic and international markets.

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Notice Title

THRE02-E02 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Notice Description

Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8864e5af-70de-42cb-9d2c-1823c5daa90a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dedfe75-6259-4fea-818b-9957a0ecc829
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
£189,257 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,257 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 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

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

ST & R PARTNERS (SYSTRA LIMITED, TRACSIS & RICARDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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