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title: "THRE02-C02 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects"
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# THRE02-C02 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-670cb5bd-df7c-4901-a32f-3b1a83a0a800

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in London, involved securing Technical Advisors for the Rail Contract Projects under the industry category of Transport Systems Consultancy Services. The process, utilizing a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 23 September 2025. The contract, valued at £613,200, covers services across various regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others. The tender period concluded on 2 December 2024, with the contract commencing on 9 December 2024 and set to end on 30 November 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for large consultancy firms within the transport sector that can deliver technical advisory services on extensive rail contracts. Businesses with a strong track record in transport systems consultancy are well-suited to such engagements, particularly those capable of leveraging existing frameworks. While the procurement method was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it illustrates an active demand for large-scale, strategic consulting services to support major transport infrastructure projects, thus presenting ongoing prospects for suitably qualified companies in relevant markets.

## Notice

Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46680ed-c866-4102-9dd7-897fbd40bd7f |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £613,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £613,200 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 15:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46680ed-c866-4102-9dd7-897fbd40bd7f
- 20 Dec 2024 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46680ed-c866-4102-9dd7-897fbd40bd7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46680ed-c866-4102-9dd7-897fbd40bd7f
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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