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Consultancy review of cost & schedule of road and rail large renewals projects

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Nov 2025 at 11:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 15:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, administered by the Office of Rail and Road, centres around a consultancy review of the cost and schedule of large renewals projects within the road and rail sectors. This falls under the services category, specifically "Evaluation consultancy services," and it's conducted at a national level in the United Kingdom. The initiative, identified by the tender ID ORR CT 25-26, began in the tender stage and advanced to the award stage, culminating in a contract awarded to CPCS TRANSCOM UK LTD. The open procurement method featured an open competition below the threshold, with key dates including the tender period closure on 11 August 2025, and contract activity stretching from 1 September 2025 to 15 December 2025, with potential extensions. The initiative is backed by the legislative framework of UKPGA 2023/54, underscoring its regulatory compliance.

This procurement tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy, evaluation, and project management services. Companies in these domains could dramatically expand their footprint by engaging in projects that influence national infrastructure strategies and operational efficiency. The tender sought strong contenders that can offer cost-effectiveness, extensive experience, robust delivery capabilities, and methodological precision, thus being highly appealing to skilled consultancies eager to contribute to and benefit from public infrastructure enhancements. The structured assessment criteria, valuing cost, experience, delivery, and methodology, ensure that only adept enterprises can thrive within this competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy review of cost & schedule of road and rail large renewals projects

Notice Description

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has procured consultancy services to deliver a structured, evidence-based review of how National Highways and Network Rail manage large renewal projects. The review focuses on governance, assurance, cost and schedule estimating, and efficiency across both organisations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05617c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072734-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CPCS TRANSCOM UK LTD

Further Information

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