--- title: "P4104048 Legal advisers to the International Rail Team" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25d52a42-0d0a-4ede-b42d-c45dbc99b900" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25d52a42-0d0a-4ede-b42d-c45dbc99b900" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25d52a42-0d0a-4ede-b42d-c45dbc99b900.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25d52a42-0d0a-4ede-b42d-c45dbc99b900.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2026-03-03" --- # P4104048 Legal advisers to the International Rail Team Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25d52a42-0d0a-4ede-b42d-c45dbc99b900 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25d52a42-0d0a-4ede-b42d-c45dbc99b900) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25d52a42-0d0a-4ede-b42d-c45dbc99b900.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded a contracting process for legal advisers to support the International Rail Team, specifically focusing on the Channel Tunnel Fixed Link. The procurement, titled "P4104048 Legal advisers to the International Rail Team," falls under the legal services category. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement. The value of this selective procurement amounts to £1,000,000 GBP, covering services from 15th June 2023 to 14th June 2027. The contracting phase was completed as of 3rd March 2026, with Slaughter and May acting as the supplier. This tender involves an international scope, including regions like Europe and nations such as the United Kingdom. Businesses specialising in legal services with experience in international arbitration, litigation involving multiple jurisdictions, and the operational aspects of major transportation links can find growth opportunities in similar procurement processes. The contract’s global reach—encompassing Europe and beyond—opens paths for legal entities capable of addressing cross-border issues and navigating complex, international legal frameworks. While the tender is not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale legal firms like Slaughter and May, which have intricate legal expertise, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. ## Notice The Department seeks external resource to provide extra resilience and specialist expertise for advice and assistance (alongside DfT LA and Government Legal Department litigation teams) in respect of any matters arising from the operations, safety or security of the Channel Tunnel Fixed Link, including but not limited to any litigation or advisory matters arising from business as usual or more strategic issues including the UK's exit from the European Union, in a range of possible jurisdictions including the courts or Tribunals of England, France, Belgium the Netherlands and/or in international arbitration. The contract term has been extended by 12 months and the new contract expiry date is the 14th June 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c9bb052-2599-47a7-8835-d99397882d0f | | 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 | 3 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2023 - 14 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | SLAUGHTER AND MAY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2026 at 17:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c9bb052-2599-47a7-8835-d99397882d0f - 14 Mar 2025 at 12:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c9bb052-2599-47a7-8835-d99397882d0f - 3 Jul 2023 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c9bb052-2599-47a7-8835-d99397882d0f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c9bb052-2599-47a7-8835-d99397882d0f 3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb07893e-f22b-4643-b368-6635bc67a0e0 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f7ea414-06e4-4f72-956e-507e2b14d28b n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/939ccc35-d185-4f82-8a22-dbc16234a556 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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