THRE02-A17 - Provision of Technical Advisors to support Rail Operating Contract Projects

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), located in London, has completed the award stage for the procurement title "THRE02-A17 - Provision of Technical Advisors to support Rail Operating Contract Projects." This contract falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services, with work spanning across the United Kingdom and various international locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. The procurement process began with a selective method, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 3rd June 2026, with the contract starting on 10th June 2026 and ending on 9th September 2026. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 72,707.19, was published on 12th June 2026.

This procurement represents substantial business growth potential, particularly for large-scale consultancy firms specialising in transport systems. The awarded supplier, Jacobs U.K Limited, demonstrates the suitability of well-established companies capable of offering comprehensive technical advisory services in complex rail contract projects. Opportunities in this space are prime for businesses with a robust portfolio in consultative support for infrastructure and transport sectors, especially those experienced in operating within both domestic and international markets. The framework agreement approach suggests further future opportunities for suppliers to engage under pre-existing terms.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

THRE02-A17 - Provision of Technical Advisors to support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Notice Description

Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfd97d8a-52b5-41e1-9456-a589905183a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d89b1b-d983-4694-80a2-7706e42f3e91
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,707 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,707 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 9 Sep 2026 1-6 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
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 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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