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THRE0064 - Provision of Depot Technical Expertise

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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01 May 2025 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has concluded the procurement process for the tender titled "THRE0064 - Provision of Depot Technical Expertise," which focuses on the transport systems consultancy services industry. This initiative involves conducting a scoping study on rail maintenance depot capacity for the HS1 route and the London region's classic network. The purpose is to support the growth of international rail services by overcoming capacity constraints, as identified by the industry. The procurement reached the award stage and resulted in an active contract with a budget of £50,000. The tender, conducted through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, started on 25 April 2025 and will end on 24 July 2025. The Department, located in London, required highly specialist technical expertise unavailable in-house, making this contract crucial for strategic rail infrastructure planning.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations that offer specialised transport consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in rail infrastructure. The focus on expanding international rail service facilities aligns with growth strategies for businesses within the sector, offering potential partnership and subcontracting opportunities. Enterprises keen on providing innovative solutions in transport systems consultancy will find this an opportune project, especially those capable of addressing complex technical challenges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, although in this instance, the contract was awarded to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, a large-scale firm. The project's scope extends globally, given the international nature of the rail services involved, thus offering wide-ranging business growth prospects within and beyond the UK borders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE0064 - Provision of Depot Technical Expertise

Notice Description

The Department is seeking external technical advice and assistance to undertake a scoping study of rail maintenance depot capacity on the HS1 route and classic network London region for international rail services, supporting Ministers' agenda to facilitate the growth of international rail. We are preparing advice for Ministers on options to enable this growth, with depot capacity having been identified by industry as one of the key constraints on the growth of international rail services, given the limited capacity available at the single current facility, Temple Mills Depot, which is leased and operated by Eurostar but ultimately owned by DfT. This study requires highly specialist, technical rail external expertise, which is not available within DfT. This is a high priority for Ministers, and we are targeting Ministerial decisions by June.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af90545e-ac86-47ba-9578-11fab242ef7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ad41cb-f2f0-4b05-909d-eb5a37b7e508
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 24 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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