Award

Rail Technical Advice

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has recently awarded a contract for Rail Technical Advice through a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £525,000, with a contract period from 7th March 2023 to 29th February 2024. The supplier is Rail People Solutions Limited. This opportunity falls under the services category of transport systems consultancy. The tender took place with a tender period ending on 22nd February 2023.

This contract presents a growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the rail and transport consultancy sector. Businesses with experience in providing technical advice within the rail industry are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. DfTc is the buying organisation based in London, England. The contract's location covers various regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract stage is currently in the award phase, signifying an active opportunity for interested businesses.

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Notice Title

Rail Technical Advice

Notice Description

Rail technical advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d6ebe95-60a6-4c25-b508-b4eb3b6cfdf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a32d564-5de7-4c0a-9cec-786bed903d5f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 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
Not specified
Contact Email
star-framework@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RAIL PEOPLE SOLUTIONS

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