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title: "Improving assurance of Network Rail's delivery of enhancement projects Note: Published for completeness, see description for details"
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# Improving assurance of Network Rail's delivery of enhancement projects Note: Published for completeness, see description for details

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50126ad4-6639-4038-af3e-36be2dbf8721

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Department for Transport for the contract titled "Improving assurance of Network Rail's delivery of enhancement projects." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, focusing on various significant infrastructure enhancements across the UK. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2016 to 30th April 2018. The deadline for submissions was on 31st March 2016, and the delivery location is London, SW1P 4DR.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy and engineering services related to transport infrastructure enhancement. Companies with expertise in electrification projects, station improvement schemes, and programme management would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract value of £1,900,000 signifies a substantial opportunity for growth in the transportation sector, particularly for firms that can demonstrate capacity in managing large-scale projects in collaboration with a major public sector authority.

## Notice

We are seeking approval to improve our oversight and assurance of two key Network Rail Investment programmes: Great Western Route Modernisation Programme (including electrification) and North of England Programmes. Work Package A: The North of England Programme (North West Electrification and Northern Hub, Transpennine Route Upgrade, and Hull Electrification) Work Package B: Midland Mainline Upgrade Programme Work Package C: Station Improvement Schemes and Competed Funds (for example, Station Commercial Project Facility 2 and New Stations Fund 2) This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c8aecd-8cdd-4842-94c7-a35ae91e108a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2018 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c8aecd-8cdd-4842-94c7-a35ae91e108a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c8aecd-8cdd-4842-94c7-a35ae91e108a
  2nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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