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CR_5474 Guatemala Metro Riel Project

Department for Business and Trade

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07 Oct 2026 at 15:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade commissioned early-stage advisory support for the Guatemala Metro Riel Project. The work is a structured package spanning six integrated workstreams, including mobilisation and inception. Deliverables include six executive reports, workstream-specific analytical materials such as review notes, options papers and action plans, an integrated programme summary and findings, slide packs and stakeholder presentations, two workshops in Guatemala, and a final presentation. This is research and consultancy work (CPV 73000000), with delivery in the United Kingdom and Guatemala. The requirement centres on analysing and shaping an early-stage metro rail programme and presenting practical findings to stakeholders.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. The Department used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. Arup International Projects Limited was selected. The contract was signed on 14 August 2026 and runs from 17 August to 12 October 2026, with an optional one-month extension and a maximum extent to 12 November 2026. The contract value is £100,000 excluding VAT (£120,000 including VAT). The award date is not stated. The procurement was a single lot. The published information describes the outputs but does not set out an evaluation basis or supplier eligibility criteria.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need to combine early-stage programme advisory with the capacity to work across six connected workstreams. Relevant strengths include mobilisation and inception planning, analysis and options development, production of clear executive reports and actionable workstream materials, and integration of findings into a programme-level view. Suppliers should be able to turn analysis into stakeholder-facing slide presentations and facilitate workshops in Guatemala, as well as coordinate delivery across UK and Guatemalan settings. The scale points to a multi-disciplinary consultancy able to manage a short, intensive package and deliver several complementary outputs, rather than a provider focused on a single study or report. Arup International Projects Limited was the selected supplier for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CR_5474 Guatemala Metro Riel Project

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. Delivery of a structured package of early-stage advisory support across six integrated workstreams including mobilisation and inception. The programme will deliver key outputs across all workstreams: * Six executive reports (one per workstream) * Workstream-specific supporting analytical materials (review notes, options papers, and action plans) * Integrated programme-level summary/findings * Slide packs and stakeholder-facing presentation materials * Two in-country workshops and final presentation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0782ff
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094863-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 12 Oct 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
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Postcode Area
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arup International Projects Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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