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title: "TROP89-B07 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects"
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# TROP89-B07 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d3affb4-d851-43c5-927a-8d2f9e47571a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc) focuses on securing financial advisors to support rail contracts and projects. The contract, titled "TROP89-B07 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects," falls under the financial consultancy services category and covers diverse locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This award stage procurement, with a contract period starting from 2nd March 2026 to 11th August 2027, was granted to Ernst & Young LLP on 24th February 2026. The procurement method employed was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £249,600. The tender period concluded on 16th February 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large-scale financial consultancy firms aiming to expand their portfolios within the public sector, particularly in transport-related projects. Considering the nature of rail contracts, businesses with a strong suite in rail infrastructure finance and strategic consultancy will find this tender appealing. The engagement with DfTc offers a robust platform for such companies to collaborate on high-profile transportation projects, enabling them to leverage governmental partnerships for business growth. While the opportunity is not marked suitable for small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it presents a substantial avenue for firms excelling in rail-related advisory services.

## Notice

Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e9ab63-4fec-400f-9512-0c7d0eb6db29 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 11 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,600 |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e9ab63-4fec-400f-9512-0c7d0eb6db29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e9ab63-4fec-400f-9512-0c7d0eb6db29
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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