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title: "P4104142 Legal Advisers for Rail Interfaces"
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# P4104142 Legal Advisers for Rail Interfaces

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32063c1e-0be4-4d0a-98e9-d56370dd4f4c

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, England, awarded a contract titled "P4104142 Legal Advisers for Rail Interfaces" in the legal services category, with a specific focus on rail projects. The contract was procured through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. This process, now in its award stage, resulted in a contract valued at up to £2.6 million, excluding VAT. The contract commenced on 10th December 2025 and will conclude on 9th December 2026. The project spans various locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender opens opportunities for established legal firms specializing in rail and infrastructure-related advisory services. The framework's structure allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in transport projects. Companies like Dentons UK & Middle East LLP, who have already secured this contract, exemplify the type of firm well-suited to pursue similar opportunities—those with significant resources and expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks associated with large public sector contracts. This ongoing engagement in rail infrastructure presents a lucrative avenue for large-scale consultancies looking to strengthen their presence in the public procurement arena.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 10th December 2025 and expiry date will be on 9th December 2026 for a period of 12 months. The total contract value will be up to PS2,600,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464b1a0a-2b97-4c28-8937-435af0ddb9d9 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 2DR |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENTONS UK & MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464b1a0a-2b97-4c28-8937-435af0ddb9d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464b1a0a-2b97-4c28-8937-435af0ddb9d9
  12th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c6f0d80-03ea-4bc7-b18f-a4637a4528e3
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