Tender

CtC Network Rail Outline Design

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 11:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "CtC Network Rail Outline Design" project. This tender, under the industry category of design consultancy services, offers services in Exeter, UK. The procurement is in the tender stage with important deadlines on the horizon: the enquiry period concludes on 5th January 2026, and tender submissions are due by 7th January 2026. The procurement method is open competition, specifically for projects below the threshold, allowing a wide range of businesses to participate. The project has been categorised under sub-central government public authority, aligning with the legal framework provided by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy services and project management. The procurement includes three main lots: "Design and Hydraulic Modelling", "Construction Delivery Plan", and "Project Management", with contracts running from 1st February to 31st March 2026. The competitive edge is emphasised on quality with a 90% focus, supplemented by price at 10%, and the process welcomes small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in the specified service areas will find potential to expand their portfolio and gain valuable governmental exposure through this engagement. Bidders can enhance their business growth by participating in one, two, or all three lots, increasing flexibility and collaboration potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CtC Network Rail Outline Design

Notice Description

The delivery of the Outline Design for the FlooR3 project.

Lot Information

Design and Hydraulic Modelling

This lot is for Design and Hydraulic modelling

Construction Delivery Plan

This Lot is for Construction Delivery Plan

Project Management

This lot is for Project Management

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085295-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sharon.black@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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