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Programme Partner Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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03 Mar 2026 at 12:58

Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd has awarded a contract under the "Programme Partner Framework," in the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services (CPV code 79400000), located in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and involves forming a professional and integrated programme delivery team alongside TRU to manage the successful delivery of the programme. The procurement process employed a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, ensuring compliance with the GPA standards. Awarded on 25th February 2026, the tender status is complete, with Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited receiving the contract valued at £100,000,000. The contract entails an array of delivery services such as project management, data analytics, and strategic advisory roles.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and management sectors to expand capabilities and gain valuable insight into large-scale project delivery within the UK rail infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in programme management, project controls, risk management, and construction will find this framework particularly relevant. The partnership with Network Rail allows for strategic growth, collaboration in high-profile projects, and the potential to influence best practices in railway infrastructure services. Companies with a flexible and skilled workforce can significantly benefit by enhancing their portfolio and establishing a presence within a competitive and technically rewarding industry.

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Notice Title

Programme Partner Framework

Notice Description

Programme Partner will work with TRU, the employer, to form a seamless and highly professional, integrated Programme delivery team. This integrated team will work together to manage the successful delivery of the programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018912-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

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