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title: "THRE02-A14 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# THRE02-A14 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77d66956-a006-4747-81ee-f2e822161fd5

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## Summary

The latest procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) for the project titled "THRE02-A14 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects". This process falls under the industry category "Transport systems consultancy services" and covers locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 25 March 2026, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 10 December 2026. The tender stage was marked as complete, with the procurement stage being Award.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy services. Successful bids would typically come from organisations with capabilities to provide technical advisory services across multiple regions, as outlined in the delivery addresses. The project is awarded to Jacobs U.K Limited, highlighting the potential for established firms to expand their portfolio within the rail sector and enhance their market presence through collaboration with the Department for Transport. Despite not being suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies in the consultancy space will find this contract valuable for business growth and sector credibility.

## Notice

Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a32f93a-1695-4c6f-9671-1844d2b23032 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,765 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,765 |
| 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 | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a32f93a-1695-4c6f-9671-1844d2b23032

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a32f93a-1695-4c6f-9671-1844d2b23032
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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