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THRE02-B08 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in England has completed the procurement process for technical advisors to support rail operating contract projects, classified under transport systems consultancy services. This contract, valued at GBP 91,200, was awarded on November 13, 2025, with the implementation period spanning from November 17, 2025, to November 16, 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender was open to large businesses, it was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. The services are to be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom.

Businesses operating within the transport consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in rail systems, will benefit from participating in such tenders due to the specific requirements for technical advisory services. Large businesses capable of delivering comprehensive consultancy solutions on transport systems are especially well-positioned to leverage these opportunities for business expansion, as evidenced by the award given to OVE ARUP & Partners Ltd. Engaging in similar contracts can help firms enhance their competitive positioning and demonstrate their capacity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE02-B08 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Notice Description

Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0ccc43e-d2ae-4090-947c-64b7f4e25d7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987a83b9-206e-45d6-bb3d-a1e2d7931564
Current Stage
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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
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
£91,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 6-12 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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