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title: "THRE0067 Depot Technical Expertise"
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# THRE0067 Depot Technical Expertise

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9ad6df9-48ff-4d89-b30f-0c882912b4b2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "THRE0067 Depot Technical Expertise" project involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) seeking systems and technical consultancy services. The contract is intended to bolster international rail maintenance depots, a crucial step toward supporting new entrants in the high-speed passenger market. The procurement is under the CPV classification 72220000, indicating its nature within the consultancy services sector. It covers various geographical locales, including the United Kingdom, British Oversee Territories, and others. Award updates were published on 26 March 2026 marking a call-off from a framework agreement with a tender period that ended on 9 July 2025. The contract commenced on 3 September 2025 and is set to conclude by 2 March 2026, fostering a supportive framework for governmental research and ministerial consulting in railway services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses providing specialised technical consultancy, especially those with expertise in railway infrastructure and international transport systems. As the procurement method is selective, suitable candidates will likely have an established relationship within relevant frameworks. The Department for Transport, located in London, is focusing on diverse markets, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly advantageous as it acknowledges their suitability for participation. The award currently recognises OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED as the supplier, emphasising the need for specialist knowledge and engagement in the robust expansion of international rail services. Business entities with consultancy capabilities in systems planning and execution related to transport will stand to benefit notably from engagement in this sector.

## Notice

Contract extension notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1b5b2b-e795-4a2c-a118-6b711921ac7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,500 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 16:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1b5b2b-e795-4a2c-a118-6b711921ac7f
- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1b5b2b-e795-4a2c-a118-6b711921ac7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1b5b2b-e795-4a2c-a118-6b711921ac7f
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15b4d4aa-7ae7-4397-b190-99f7bfee2f09
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3856c160-57fe-4962-a38d-f57d5d8b8336
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