Award

PAS 4010 guidance

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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09 Mar 2026 at 14:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract to the Institution of Civil Engineers, located in London, for developing guidance related to the PAS 4010 specification on improving productivity in construction. This contract falls under the 'business services' category, specifically involving consulting and engagement with industry stakeholders. The procurement process for this contract was conducted directly and was a below-threshold activity, meaning it was awarded without competition. The award was confirmed on 9 March 2026 and involves a contract period from 16 March 2026 to 30 November 2026.

The awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the civil engineering and construction consulting industries. Companies specialising in conducting stakeholder engagements, case study development, and implementing productivity improvements can benefit from partnerships or subcontracting arrangements. This project aims to garner extensive support from respected industry groups, offering exposure and potential new connections in the construction sector. Engaging with DfT and influential bodies such as the Construction Leadership Council can pave the way for participating businesses to broaden their client base and strengthen their presence in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAS 4010 guidance

Notice Description

The Department for Transport is seeking to appoint the Institution of Civil Engineers to produce guidance to accompany the Publicly Available Specification (PAS) on productivity improvement in construction. The Supplier needs to engage widely with industry stakeholders, DfT Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs) and other client organisations such as Sizewell to identify case studies and existing approaches to this and generate wide-spread support for this guidance from respected construction bodies such as the Client Leadership Group, the Construction Leadership Council and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066583
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020964-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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