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title: "THRE02-A08 - Provision of Technical Advisors to support Rail Operating Contract Projects"
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# THRE02-A08 - Provision of Technical Advisors to support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afdfe738-0a1d-4106-943c-71485236c67e

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in England, located at Great Minster House, London, has initiated and completed the procurement process titled "THRE02-A08 - Provision of Technical Advisors to support Rail Operating Contract Projects." This contract involves transport systems consultancy services, classified under the CPV code 71311200. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31 July 2025, and the contract commenced on 8 September 2025, concluding on 27 February 2026. The procurement covered various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, offering a substantial award value amounting to 161,075 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in consultancy services within the transport sector. Jacobs U.K. Holding Limited, a large enterprise, was awarded the contract, indicating that businesses with the capacity to deliver comprehensive technical advisory services for rail operating contracts are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Although this opportunity is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it does pave the way for companies engaged in transport consultancy to expand their portfolio in international locations served by rail projects. Business growth can be fostered by leveraging expertise in assisting government transport initiatives, particularly those requiring multidisciplinary advisory roles.

## 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/a8e57ffa-2e4e-4cbf-9182-e94ee891a9ea |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,075 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,075 |
| 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 U.K. HOLDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 12:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e57ffa-2e4e-4cbf-9182-e94ee891a9ea
- 19 Sep 2025 at 10:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e57ffa-2e4e-4cbf-9182-e94ee891a9ea
- 18 Sep 2025 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e57ffa-2e4e-4cbf-9182-e94ee891a9ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e57ffa-2e4e-4cbf-9182-e94ee891a9ea
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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