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title: "THRE02-A13 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects"
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# THRE02-A13 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8115c401-c776-4a49-b0d8-2a81eda74562

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc), involved the awarding of a contract titled "THRE02-A13 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects." The contract, categorised under transport systems consultancy services, is valued at £93,310 and addresses locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The process was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 10th December 2026, with the award of the contract announced on 25th March 2026, after the tender period concluded on 16th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy, particularly those with the capability to support large-scale rail operating projects. Although the contract was awarded to Jacobs U.K Limited, firms with expertise in technical advisory services for transport infrastructure could find potential growth by aligning with such frameworks for future opportunities. The involvement with the Department for Transport highlights a substantial endorsement for suppliers aiming to strengthen their reputation and expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## 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/9d2372cc-83df-4aa7-95c1-818c53853e64 |
| 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 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 | £93,310 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,310 |
| 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

- 27 Mar 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2372cc-83df-4aa7-95c1-818c53853e64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2372cc-83df-4aa7-95c1-818c53853e64
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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