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title: "TROP89-C09 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# TROP89-C09 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86050871-2876-4e90-83e5-5da36037af15

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## Summary

This procurement process was initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc) to secure financial advisory services related to rail contracts and projects, highlighted as the "TROP89-C09 Financial Advisors to Support Rail Contracts & Projects". The procurement falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services and encompasses various geographical locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Oversea Territories. The process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage on 26th March 2026, with an active contract period until 25th April 2026. The awarded supplier is Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP.

This tender represents potential growth opportunities for large-scale financial consultancy firms with expertise in rail infrastructure projects. Although not suited for small or voluntary community and social enterprises, firms capable of delivering extensive advisory services in the transport sector could leverage such contracts to solidify their presence in the industry. The procurement aimed at providing strategic guidance on rail projects could attract businesses with a robust understanding of financial and project management within transport and infrastructure domains, expanding their operational footprint and fostering new partnerships with governmental bodies.

## 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/05056f47-593b-43ff-a55d-d43bc38d7bdf |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 25 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,800 |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05056f47-593b-43ff-a55d-d43bc38d7bdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05056f47-593b-43ff-a55d-d43bc38d7bdf
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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