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THRE02-A10 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 Nov 2025 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), located in London, England, has concluded the procurement process for the "THRE02-A10 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects". This falls under the industry category of Transport systems consultancy services. The tender was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically by calling off from a framework agreement. Valued at £33,208, it involves locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 8th December 2025 and will run until 10th December 2026. Key dates include the award date on 24th November 2025, with the award notice published on 27th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in transport consultancy services. While primarily suitable for large-scale enterprises as it does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it showcases how involvement in government projects can bolster expertise in the rail infrastructure domain. Firms with robust experience in delivering technical advisory services, particularly those capable of managing international and multi-locational projects, will find this contract advantageous. Jacobs U.K Limited has successfully secured the role of supplier, emphasising the opportunity for established consultancies in the transport services industry. This tender exemplifies the potential for business development through strategic public sector partnerships and international engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE02-A10 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Notice Description

Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93e3f199-6063-4504-8bc0-ea9297dadb66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c44ed8e-23db-4d49-aa8c-d1251d1d4eba
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
£33,208 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,208 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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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