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title: "A13 DBFO (Design, Build, Finance Operate) Handback Support"
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# A13 DBFO (Design, Build, Finance Operate) Handback Support

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0acf3cf0-d0fa-4933-9c0c-a19bc13d2f28

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## Summary

The procurement process for "A13 DBFO (Design, Build, Finance Operate) Handback Support" was conducted by Transport for London (TfL), focusing on the advisory and consultative engineering services industry. The location for this procurement is London, United Kingdom. At the current stage, the award has been completed with AtkinsRéalis UK Limited as the supplier. The contract, valued at £750,000, commenced on 20th July 2026 and will conclude on 19th July 2027. This procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period ending on 10th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in engineering consultancy services, given the project's scale and complexity. Businesses that focus on infrastructure management and consultancy, especially those with experience in design, build, finance, and operation schemes, will find this contract especially suited to their capabilities. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for firms to collaborate with a key governmental body like TfL, enhancing their credibility and potentially leading to future projects in the public sector.

## Notice

TfL requires a Consultant to support the process of transferring operational responsibility for the maintenance of a the A13 (the A Road) from Road Management Services (A13) plc to Transport for London Asset Operations in accordance with the concessions contract between those two parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64742975-5fcf-47ae-93fe-d7511ee13e8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64742975-5fcf-47ae-93fe-d7511ee13e8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64742975-5fcf-47ae-93fe-d7511ee13e8a
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/69fb7218-1f2e-4ab9-b432-49dc120df45c

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