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title: "Provision of Technical & Design Services to Support the DCoE"
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buyer: "EAST WEST RAIL"
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# Provision of Technical & Design Services to Support the DCoE

Buyer: EAST WEST RAIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c443166-a893-4f1a-be93-ef517869ec69

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## Summary

The contract for the provision of Technical & Design Services to support the Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE) has been awarded by East West Rail, located in Milton Keynes, England. This procurement, classified under IT services, involved a selective tender process conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, valued at £264,000, was awarded to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd. on 8th May 2025, with the contract period spanning from 19th May 2025 to 18th May 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, highlighting its current status as complete.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly in the IT services sector, offering substantial engagement in consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find such opportunities particularly appealing due to the project’s suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses with expertise in delivering innovative technical and design solutions are well-placed to compete in similar tenders, contributing to the advancement of digital services and infrastructure.

## Notice

Contract award notice for the Provision of Technical & Design Services to Support the DCoE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfdda21-29fd-456e-b5bb-4a5b2f63c031 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 18 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £264,000 |
| 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 | EAST WEST RAIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfdda21-29fd-456e-b5bb-4a5b2f63c031

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abfdda21-29fd-456e-b5bb-4a5b2f63c031
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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