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Visual Disruption Maps

RAIL DELIVERY GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2026 at 10:21

PlanningUpdate

09 Sep 2025 at 08:12

Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Delivery Group, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in London, has awarded a contract to DB Cargo (UK) Limited for the delivery of Visual Disruption Maps. This initiative aims to provide short customer-focused videos that present alternative travel options during disruptions on the railway network. The contract, under the services category for railway transport support, has been directly awarded with the procurement method classified as a direct award. The award was made in March 2026, and the service will commence on 30th June 2026, extending until 30th September 2028, with options for renewal. Major deadlines include a future signature date scheduled for 25th May 2026. The contract carries a gross value of £1,200,000 and spans utilities regime regulations.

This tender creates a unique opportunity for video production companies, especially those specialising in transport and infrastructure services. Businesses capable of producing engaging, customer-focused videos with onshore production facilities are particularly well-suited to this contract. Companies that can manage British Sign Language translations and are prepared to offer additional functionality as required by the buyer might find growth opportunities in this venture. Given the prominent role of the Rail Delivery Group, industry partners that effectively deliver visual communication solutions stand to benefit from increased visibility and potential future contracts as public transport services remain an essential operational domain in the UK.

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Notice Title

Visual Disruption Maps

Notice Description

This Transparency Notice is being published to recognise the Direct Award to the Supplier to continue delivery of Disruption Map Videos on behalf of the rail industry. A Request for Information (RFI) was issued where one response was received that addressed the requirements in the RFI.

Planning Information

Rail Delivery Group (RDG) would like Service Providers to express their interest in premarket engagement before 5pm on 11th September 2025 by sending a confirmation message via the contact email. Please include the following detail in your message: - - Quoting Reference - Premarket engagement Visual Disruption Maps RFI - Full name - Company/organisation name - Contact details (E-mail and phone number) In return we will send you the RFI document pack for completion. This Notice is for information only. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value, the service classification of this requirement and the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding and RDG reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges RDG to commence any competitive tender process. RDG is not and shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in participating in this premarket engagement exercise.

Procurement Information

This is a change to a contract originally directly awarded pre-PA23 not under public procurement regulations and where the supplier shall continue to provide Visual distruption map services as a continuing service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05936f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018269-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63711000 - Support services for railway transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL DELIVERY GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1A 4HD
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldersgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DB CARGO (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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