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title: "THRE02-B02 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects"
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# THRE02-B02 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73b535c4-c455-46b6-8f47-6a4185694be4

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is overseeing a procurement process titled "THRE02-B02 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects". This tender calls for transport systems consultancy services within the rail industry sector and will span various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. As of March 2026, the procurement process is in the award update stage, with Ove Arup & Partners Limited selected as the supplier for a contract valued at £277,094 starting from June 2024 to December 2026. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, with selective procurement method applied.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large-scale transport consultancy firms specialised in rail systems to expand their influence and network, especially if they can navigate complex international project environments across multiple regions. Despite the scope favouring larger organisations, it underscores the potential for involved businesses to leverage their expertise and infrastructure in servicing significant government projects. Firms adept in consultancy within the railway sector will find themselves well-suited to deliver on the contract requirements specified by the DfTc.

## Notice

Technical advisors for Rail Contract projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc10d7f5-4300-4379-824b-71db4b1ea151 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 10 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £277,094 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £277,094 |
| 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 | CITY OF WESTMINSTER |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 13:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc10d7f5-4300-4379-824b-71db4b1ea151
- 14 May 2024 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc10d7f5-4300-4379-824b-71db4b1ea151

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc10d7f5-4300-4379-824b-71db4b1ea151
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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