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title: "THRE0073 Market Application Readiness for European Train Control System (ETCS) for Network Rail"
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# THRE0073 Market Application Readiness for European Train Control System (ETCS) for Network Rail

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26425457-9721-44cd-abbf-15f632f20d2d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "THRE0073 Market Application Readiness for European Train Control System (ETCS) for Network Rail" has been conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) located at Great Minster House, London. This contract seeks to provide specialist technical and commercial advice as part of supporting Network Rail's Industry Partnership Digital Railway (IPDR) programme. The procurement, classified under technical support and consultancy services, follows a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage with the contract value set at £3,000,000, commencing from 26th May 2026 to 25th May 2028. The project targets multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and international regions such as Europe and the British Overseas Territories.

This awarding presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses with expertise in systems and technical consultancy services to expand their role in overseeing complex infrastructure projects. Companies skilled in providing robust technical support will find this contract advantageous in showcasing their expertise on a nationally significant project. The project specifically benefits businesses capable of managing technical clarifications and requirements within the large-scale digital railway domain, providing potential for growth and consolidation of their market presence within the transport sector.

## Notice

Provision of specialist technical and commercial advice to support Network Rails oversight of the Industry Partnership Digital Railway (IPDR) programme. Network Rail requires the support of technical advisors who are highly capable, with the knowledge and ability to provide additional 'engine room' support to help them manage queries and clarifications on the national European Train Control System (ETCS) requirements, and to process the large number of existing clarifications and requirements refinement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c640ecd-fdee-45f0-bb0a-ac19d5818203 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 25 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 08:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c640ecd-fdee-45f0-bb0a-ac19d5818203
- 9 Jun 2026 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c640ecd-fdee-45f0-bb0a-ac19d5818203

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c640ecd-fdee-45f0-bb0a-ac19d5818203
  9th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f591fb1a-e2e5-4dc2-ad51-7cbe22511a5e
  Award Letter - Redacted

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