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title: "THRE02-E02 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects"
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published: "2026-02-19"
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# THRE02-E02 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8864e5af-70de-42cb-9d2c-1823c5daa90a

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of technical advisors to support its rail operating contract projects. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services, with the tender classified as 'services'. The selective procurement method was utilised, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 189,257.75, commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 10th December 2026. The initial award notice was published on 19th February 2026, following the active award status marked on 18th February 2026. This initiative covers service delivery across various regions, including the UK and international territories.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for firms specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in rail systems. Although the procurement was selective, involving a framework agreement, larger companies with robust capabilities in technical advisory within the transportation sector are prime candidates for similar upcoming opportunities. Given DfTc's comprehensive framework engagement, businesses capable of forming strategic partnerships or consortia, such as the awarded entity ST & R Partners, stand to benefit significantly from future tenders in rail contract projects. This sectoral demand could lead to increased competitiveness and growth prospects for enterprises expanding their footprint in both domestic and international markets.

## Notice

Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dedfe75-6259-4fea-818b-9957a0ecc829 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,257 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,257 |
| 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 | ST & R PARTNERS (SYSTRA LIMITED, TRACSIS & RICARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dedfe75-6259-4fea-818b-9957a0ecc829

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dedfe75-6259-4fea-818b-9957a0ecc829
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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