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title: "Rail Industry Competitiveness Technical A and B"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2291be76-a0e0-48cc-9fd8-dbac6bab6da9"
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# Rail Industry Competitiveness Technical A and B

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2291be76-a0e0-48cc-9fd8-dbac6bab6da9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Rail Industry Competitiveness Technical A and B" is managed by the Department for Transport, focusing on research and development services within the UK rail industry. This tender was published on 14th February 2018, indicating that it is currently in the award stage following a competitive selection method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The value of the contract is approximately £70,000, with the contract period spanning from 2nd January 2018 to 30th April 2018. The project is based in London, specifically at the Department's office in Great Minster House, SW1P4DR.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those with expertise in consultancy services related to the rail sector. Companies that specialise in innovation and technical solutions for rail competitiveness would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, larger firms may find potential partnerships appealing to augment their capabilities and meet procurement requirements.

## Notice

Rail Industry Competitiveness Technical A and B

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c1e658-8c58-482e-82e0-71bc6f1db50d |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,413 |
| 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 | THE 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2018 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c1e658-8c58-482e-82e0-71bc6f1db50d
- 14 Feb 2018 at 17:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42682c94-f976-44bc-8b3d-c3124a920de0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c1e658-8c58-482e-82e0-71bc6f1db50d
  10th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42682c94-f976-44bc-8b3d-c3124a920de0
  14th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/cabd0eff-4c9c-4400-be74-9df269575d97
  Redacted award letter

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