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Accessible Rail Information And Support Units

RAIL DELIVERY GROUP

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31 Mar 2026 at 08:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Accessible Rail Information And Support Units" was managed by the Rail Delivery Group, situated in London, United Kingdom. This process falls under the category of services within the railway transport services industry. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as an award under a framework agreement. The contract reached the award stage on 31st March 2026, following a comprehensive framework tendering procedure as per PA23 legislation. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 5,991,900 gross, will commence on 20th April 2026 and extend potentially until 31st March 2032 if options for modifications and renewals are exercised. The suppliers awarded this contract are TEW Engineering Ltd and Kadfire Limited.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of delivering railway transport services, particularly those with expertise in developing and operating support units for accessible rail information. Large-scale businesses in the public service sector, especially those focused on infrastructure and transport services, would find this contract beneficial for strategic growth and expansion into government projects. The framework agreement implies potential for long-term involvement and the possibility of further project extensions, fostering a stable business environment for the selected suppliers over the next several years. The involvement in such a significant government procurement can enhance a supplier's profile and lead to potential collaborations and innovations in technology and services within the railway infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessible Rail Information And Support Units

Notice Description

This Contract award notice is being published to recognise the framework tendering process that wss undertaken to select suppliers to provide the Accessible Rail Information And Support Units. The suppliers were awarded under the Call Off from Framework 7 Lot 4 - Accessible Rail Information and Support Units under the National Mobilities Procurement Hub The award process was completed compliantly under PA23 legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06788b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029416-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,993,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
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
RAIL DELIVERY GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4V 3DS
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
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

KADFIRE

TEW ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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