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RSGR0002 Rail Evaluation Call-Off Contract

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 Jul 2026 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently completed the awarding stage of the procurement process for the "RSGR0002 Rail Evaluation Call-Off Contract." This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services, and encompasses the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 27th July 2026 to 26th July 2028. The total value of the contract is £3,000,000. The contract was awarded to Verian Group UK Limited, a large-scale organisation, on 9th July 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with a capability to conduct evaluations in the rail sector. While the procurement process was selective, being part of the framework agreement from which this call-off was made, positions suppliers strategically to capture similar contracts in future opportunities. Large enterprises with expertise in delivering high-value, complex research projects would be prime contenders in such schemes, allowing them to leverage this contract to fortify their experience portfolio and enhance their presence within public procurement circles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSGR0002 Rail Evaluation Call-Off Contract

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is inviting bids for the provision of ad-hoc evaluation projects to support its rail evaluation programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9ab0539-0042-4db8-b9b2-ac23ca4e5a22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bd1649-4212-423e-bf85-f12bf45b2a69
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JA
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

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