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title: "RSGR0002 Rail Evaluation Call-Off Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# RSGR0002 Rail Evaluation Call-Off Contract

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9ab0539-0042-4db8-b9b2-ac23ca4e5a22

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently completed the awarding stage of the procurement process for the "RSGR0002 Rail Evaluation Call-Off Contract." This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services, and encompasses the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 27th July 2026 to 26th July 2028. The total value of the contract is £3,000,000. The contract was awarded to Verian Group UK Limited, a large-scale organisation, on 9th July 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with a capability to conduct evaluations in the rail sector. While the procurement process was selective, being part of the framework agreement from which this call-off was made, positions suppliers strategically to capture similar contracts in future opportunities. Large enterprises with expertise in delivering high-value, complex research projects would be prime contenders in such schemes, allowing them to leverage this contract to fortify their experience portfolio and enhance their presence within public procurement circles.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) is inviting bids for the provision of ad-hoc evaluation projects to support its rail evaluation programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bd1649-4212-423e-bf85-f12bf45b2a69 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 3JA |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERIAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bd1649-4212-423e-bf85-f12bf45b2a69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bd1649-4212-423e-bf85-f12bf45b2a69
  27th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7da046f8-63e0-4984-ac38-ade407b598b0
  n/a

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