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title: "THRE02-A16 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects"
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# THRE02-A16 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa16c17f-d6c7-478a-8c1b-23b1fb2d690b

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in England has completed the award stage of the procurement process for "THRE02-A16 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects." This contract falls under the services category and is specifically classified as transport systems consultancy services. The procurement method utilised was a selective process via call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has a contract value of GBP 126,600 and the contract period spans from 1st June 2026 to 10th December 2026, covering multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and the Channel Islands among others. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 22nd May 2026, and the official award date on 1st June 2026. The supplier awarded the contract is Jacobs U.K Limited.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large consulting firms specialising in transport systems. Although the contract is not particularly suitable for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) or VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), firms with established frameworks in transport consultancy could leverage this opportunity to contribute expertise to rail operating contracts. It also emphasises the demand for specialised advisory services in the rail sector, which could lead to potential future engagements with the Department for Transport and similar entities, enhancing business growth opportunities in this industry.

## 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/27d4ce5d-69de-47dc-b7f1-495bc4f09c8c |
| 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 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,600 |
| 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 | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d4ce5d-69de-47dc-b7f1-495bc4f09c8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d4ce5d-69de-47dc-b7f1-495bc4f09c8c
  1st June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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