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title: "THRE02-C09 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects"
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# THRE02-C09 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Buyer: DFTO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2838264-3257-4897-94b9-3aae0812f093

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "THRE02-C09 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects" has been conducted by the Department for Transport (DFTO), located at Great Minster House, London, England. This tender falls under the transport systems consultancy services category (CPV 71311200) and involves locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £189,018.75, was awarded using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process is complete, with key dates including a tender period end date on 16 March 2026 and expected contract operations from 31 March 2026 to 10 December 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large consultancy firms specializing in transport systems to expand their portfolio within the public sector, specifically supporting rail operating contracts. Although the procurement process is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, well-established large firms with expertise in transport consultancy are ideal to compete, particularly those with a focus on international regions as specified. Collaboration with a public-sector body such as DFTO provides a platform for gaining recognition and establishing a presence in government-related rail projects, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and further project involvement. The recent procurement, awarded to Steer Davies & Gleave Ltd, highlights the scope and ambition of such contracts.

## 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/a044fed2-17c1-4658-b7c3-e2532606f9bb |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,018 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,018 |
| 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 | DFTO |
| Additional buyers | 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 | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 15:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a044fed2-17c1-4658-b7c3-e2532606f9bb
- 27 Mar 2026 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a044fed2-17c1-4658-b7c3-e2532606f9bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a044fed2-17c1-4658-b7c3-e2532606f9bb
  15th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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