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P4104136 Legal Advisers for Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Whole System Strategy

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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05 Feb 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in England has completed the awarding of a contract titled "P4104136 Legal Advisers for Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Whole System Strategy." This procurement, classified under legal services, is structured through a Direct Award with Addleshaw Goddard LLP under the Panel RM6360, specifically Rail Legal Services. The procurement method employed was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at up to £150,000 excluding VAT, is set to commence on the 2nd of March 2026 and conclude by the 1st of September 2027. Delivery obligations encompass the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and worldwide. The award was publicised on the 5th of February 2026, following its activation on the 30th of January 2026.

This contract presents lucrative growth opportunities for large-scale legal service providers experienced in rail infrastructure and service-related legalities. Businesses that are already part of government-approved frameworks stand to benefit, especially those able to deliver services efficiently across multiple regions, including English territories and beyond. Legal firms with established capabilities in managing complex legal arrangements related to rolling stock and infrastructure strategies would be well-suited for such competitive opportunities. Such contracts not only allow firms to contribute to significant government projects but also strengthen their portfolios, opening doors for future governmental engagements.

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Notice Title

P4104136 Legal Advisers for Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Whole System Strategy

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 2nd March 2026 and the expiry date will be 1st September 2027 for a period of eighteen (18) months. The total contract value will be up to PS150,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 5: Rail Legal Services and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed80f26d-fc73-4157-95c3-718f466dee5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9c401f-a5fc-40ae-8270-0c9cfa22c2a7
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
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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

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

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