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title: "THRE0060 Technical & Commercial Advisors for the National Freight Programme for Network Rail"
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# THRE0060 Technical & Commercial Advisors for the National Freight Programme for Network Rail

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17ededbe-d31c-420e-8ba0-012df423b358

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the provision of specialist technical and commercial advice to support oversight of the National Freight Programme for Network Rail. Classified under the transport systems consultancy services category, this contract was awarded to Turner and Townsend Infrastructure Limited. The procurement method used was selective, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 11th August 2025 to 10th February 2027. The services are required to cover multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other international regions. The procurement process was awarded on 22nd September 2025, following the tender period that ended on 15th April 2025. The total contract value is GBP 5,050,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing expert advice in both technical and commercial aspects. Although the procurement process has been completed, similar opportunities in the sector could be pursued by large established firms as the contract's scope and value indicate a preference for sizable companies adept at handling comprehensive international consultancy projects. Companies engaged in this sector may look forward to future opportunities arising from continued government investment in national infrastructure programmes, leveraging this successful completion to establish further credibility and experience.

## Notice

Provision of specialist technical and commercial advice to support oversight of the National Freight Programme (NFP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe8caab-f71a-4825-b750-8c520b2356d1 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 10 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,050,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,050,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER AND TOWNSEND INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe8caab-f71a-4825-b750-8c520b2356d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe8caab-f71a-4825-b750-8c520b2356d1
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96916586-d075-4af1-900e-293a4af1f37a
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