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title: "Network Services Technical Advice West"
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# Network Services Technical Advice West

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-579fca65-6590-47f0-867c-b9bf50b7b213

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has conducted a procurement process for the "Network Services Technical Advice West" contract, aimed at securing technical advice to support rail infrastructure enhancements within the West team of the Network Services Directorate. This tender was awarded to Halcrow Group Ltd following a selective procurement method, taking the form of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, has a period spanning from 29 August 2017 to 27 August 2021, with the award notice published on 11 June 2021.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and technical services related to rail infrastructure improvements. Companies with expertise in research and development consultancy, particularly those experienced in working alongside public sector clients, would be well-positioned to compete in similar contracts. Given the scale of the project and the focus on rail enhancements, both large consulting firms and niche providers with specialised knowledge could find growth opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (the Client)is looking to advice and assurance to support the successful delivery of the outcomes and benefits of programmes within the rail infrastructure enhancements portfolio. The requirement is with the West team in the NetworkServices Directorate(NSD), which have responsibility for the oversight of a number of infrastructure programmes within a portfolio of rail enhancements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba21de8-7955-4f4a-b020-e7886e0bf28b |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALCROW GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba21de8-7955-4f4a-b020-e7886e0bf28b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba21de8-7955-4f4a-b020-e7886e0bf28b
  11th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/662ae126-931d-412b-9777-a47890f881dc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/998c7f48-53e9-4e19-9ca8-c3eb3b0fde4f

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