---
title: "Digital Rail - Supply Chain Study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a04f9ca-9664-4da0-af81-47f3f75fc3f6"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a04f9ca-9664-4da0-af81-47f3f75fc3f6"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a04f9ca-9664-4da0-af81-47f3f75fc3f6.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a04f9ca-9664-4da0-af81-47f3f75fc3f6.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2023-02-21"
---

# Digital Rail - Supply Chain Study

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a04f9ca-9664-4da0-af81-47f3f75fc3f6

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a04f9ca-9664-4da0-af81-47f3f75fc3f6)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a04f9ca-9664-4da0-af81-47f3f75fc3f6.json)

## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the "Digital Rail - Supply Chain Study" to AECOM Limited. The study aims to identify gaps in UK Supply Chain capacity and capability for Network Rail's digital railways deployment plan. The procurement method used was selective, with a value of £46,100.11 GBP. The contract period is from 30th January 2023 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in research and development consultancy services to engage with the Department for International Trade. Companies with expertise in this industry category and experience in large-scale projects may find this tender well-suited for competition. The completion of this study could lead to further opportunities in supporting Network Rail's long term digital railways development.

## Notice

A study to identify gaps in UK Supply Chain capacity and capability to deliver Network Rail's long term deployment plan for digital railways.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23698911-d7f0-4d9f-a35a-25be1cdac577 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,100 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2023 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23698911-d7f0-4d9f-a35a-25be1cdac577

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23698911-d7f0-4d9f-a35a-25be1cdac577
  21st February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16ef22b9-04f6-473f-a565-aa7348319ecd
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a04f9ca-9664-4da0-af81-47f3f75fc3f6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a04f9ca-9664-4da0-af81-47f3f75fc3f6.json.