Award

THRE02-C05- Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2025 at 11:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a procurement process titled "THRE02-C05- Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects," classified under transport systems consultancy services. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on the provision of technical advice for rail contract projects. The contract, valued at £120,000, covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and several British territories and international regions. The tender stage concluded on 11 May 2025, with the contract commencing on 12 May 2025 and ending on 30 May 2025. The award was actively published on 19 June 2025, further detailing the involvement of the successful supplier, Steer Davies & Gleave Ltd.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for large-scale consultancy firms specialising in transport systems, particularly those with the capacity to offer expert advisory services within the rail sector. Businesses with an international presence stand to benefit, given the global scope of the service delivery locations. Although it does not cater specifically to SMEs or VCSEs, the project signifies potential growth for companies within the industry, allowing them to leverage their expertise and engage with government departments like the Department for Transport. This opportunity underscores the strategic importance of establishing framework agreements and leveraging them to secure significant public sector projects.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE02-C05- 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-db50f30d-4625-4b49-b79b-0da72a631669
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb0922f-1984-4543-b4fc-790595831996
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 30 days
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 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

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-db50f30d-4625-4b49-b79b-0da72a631669-2025-06-19T12:08:04+01:00",
    "date": "2025-06-19T12:08:04+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-db50f30d-4625-4b49-b79b-0da72a631669",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_495384/1488254",
        "title": "THRE02-C05- Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects",
        "description": "Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "71311200",
            "description": "Transport systems consultancy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1P 4DR"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 120000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-05-11T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-05-12T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2025-05-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-182189",
            "name": "DfTc - Department for Transport",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "DfTc - Department for Transport"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "33 Horseferry Rd",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 4DR",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "STAR3-Framework@dft.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-319851",
            "name": "Steer Davies & Gleave Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Steer Davies & Gleave Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "14-21 Rushworth Street, London SE1 0RB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-182189",
        "name": "DfTc - Department for Transport"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-db50f30d-4625-4b49-b79b-0da72a631669-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-05-12T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-06-19T12:08:03+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 120000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-319851",
                    "name": "Steer Davies & Gleave Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-05-12T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2025-05-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb0922f-1984-4543-b4fc-790595831996",
                    "datePublished": "2025-06-19T12:08:03+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}