Tender

Language Interpretation and Document Translation Services

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 09:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road has initiated a procurement tender seeking providers for Language Interpretation and Document Translation Services, focusing on French and English languages. This tender is currently in the "tender" stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th March 2026. The contracting process is conducted through an open procurement method and is classified under the services category. The projected contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, covering central government needs. The Office is situated in London, United Kingdom, and plays a central government role. Businesses interested in providing simultaneous interpretation for meetings and accurate document translations are encouraged to participate.

This tender provides significant opportunities for firms specialising in language services, particularly those skilled in French and English interpretation and translation. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement criteria focuses prominently on quality (80%) and cost (20%). It mandates delivering high-standard interpretation during meetings and precise translation of documents. With the gross value set at £198,000, divided between interpretation (£144,000) and translation (£54,000), this tender offers substantial business growth potential for language service providers aiming to establish or expand their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Interpretation and Document Translation Services

Notice Description

We require French / English language interpretation services (i.e. live orally at meetings, or online) and document translation services (i.e. written documents from French into English).

Lot Information

Interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation at meetings in both English and French languages

Translation

To provide accurate translation of documents from French into English within specified deadlines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016327-2026
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

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

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