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Technical Support for the Depot Charging Scheme

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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22 May 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Technical Support for the Depot Charging Scheme" was initiated by the Department for Transport, a central government public authority based in London, UK. This contract falls under the services industry category and seeks to provide systems and technical consultancy services. The contract was awarded to WSP UK Limited, a large supplier based in Manchester. The procurement method was selective, executed under a framework agreement, and the only lot under this contract has reached completion. The award notice was published on 22nd May 2026, with the standstill period ending on 4th June 2026, and the contract period scheduled from 5th June 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a potential extension to 2028 if required by business needs. The main procurement stage has reached 'Award,' with the contract details pending final stages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and systems consultancy services, particularly those experienced in working with large-scale public infrastructure projects. Given the scale and technical nature of the work, this contract is especially suitable for established firms capable of delivering comprehensive technical support and consultancy. Companies with experience in similar public transport or infrastructure projects could greatly benefit from engaging in this process, potentially strengthening their portfolio and opening doors to further government contracts. The procurement's selective method and execution under a framework suggest a preference for businesses that can demonstrate proven expertise and reliability in the field.

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Notice Title

Technical Support for the Depot Charging Scheme

Notice Description

Technical Support for the Depot Charging Scheme and other related grant activity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048044-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

WSP

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