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P4104118 Legal Advisers for Project Snow 2

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Feb 2026 at 17:14

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25 Mar 2025 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for "Legal Advisers for Project Snow 2", with the procurement categorised under legal services. The contract, which follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Rail Legal Services Framework, is valued at up to £3,200,000. The contract commenced on 26th March 2025 and has been extended to expire on 25th March 2027. The procurement stage is currently at award update, having been initially awarded on 25th March 2025. The legal services will be provided primarily in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for large-scale law firms specialising in rail legal services. With the Department for Transport's focus on strategic projects like Project Snow 2, businesses capable of providing comprehensive legal advice and services in the rail sector are well-positioned to compete. The direct award approach under the framework agreement ensures streamlined entry into the contract, reduced competition overheads, and an extended contract period allowing firms to establish lasting relationships and service continuity. This opportunity is particularly suitable for firms with existing framework agreements or experience in large infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104118 Legal Advisers for Project Snow 2

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 26th March 2025 and the expiry date will be 25th March 2026 for a period of 12 months, including an option to extend by 12 months and a further five months. The total contract value will be up to PS3,200,000 excluding VAT. The contract value is subject to further internal approvals by the DfT and will be reviewed as part of the DfT's contract management procedures. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. A copy of the contract is provided with this Award Letter and includes those Panel Terms and Conditions. a. The contract term has been extended by twelve (12) months and the new contract expiry date is the 25th of March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dffac5f-94e3-4cc5-8d77-1fb5d6b35ae6
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2027 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKLATERS

Further Information

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