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Capacity of railway supply chain to meet key future funding period requirements

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 08:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 09:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Office of Rail and Road focused on assessing the capacity of the railway supply chain to meet key future funding period requirements. This tender, titled "Capacity of railway supply chain to meet key future funding period requirements," falls under the services category of the industry, specifically evaluation consultancy services. Located in London, UK, the process was in the award stage as of 28th May 2026, with NSAR LIMITED awarded the contract. The procurement was conducted through an open method below the threshold, allowing open competition. The tendering period ended on 17th April 2026, and the contract duration extends from 5th May 2026 to 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in evaluation and strategic consultancy services, offering a chance to contribute to the future planning and improvement of the railway infrastructure. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on consultancy in the rail sector would be particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract. Participating in such a procurement process allows businesses to expand their operational reach, gain esteemed clientele, and enhance their portfolio through government collaboration. The contract, valuing approximately £49,800, indicates potential for financial growth and strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capacity of railway supply chain to meet key future funding period requirements

Notice Description

This ITT is commissioning an external consultancy to undertake a structured and evidence-based assessment of the skills required to deliver GBR's maintenance and renewals pipeline in FP1, identify current and forecast gaps, and evaluate the implications of these gaps for delivery resilience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067484
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050046-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSAR

Further Information

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