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title: "P4105015 Provision of Legal Advisers for High Speed Two Phase 1 Rolling Stock"
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# P4105015 Provision of Legal Advisers for High Speed Two Phase 1 Rolling Stock

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e677d2ea-2a43-4d9e-8744-f4b3e64a173a

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for legal advisory services under the title "P4105015 Provision of Legal Advisers for High Speed Two Phase 1 Rolling Stock". The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on legal services, classified under CPV code 79100000. The procurement process was selective, utilising a call-off from the RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 5: Rail Legal Services, and is now in the award stage. The contract spans a period from 13th May 2026 to 12th August 2026, with a total value of up to £100,000 excluding VAT. The DfTc, located in London, England, is the buying organisation, while the awarded supplier is Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. The tender encompasses delivery in various regions including the UK, Europe, and other territories worldwide.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in rail legal services, to collaborate with a significant governmental department. Although this specific award does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, larger legal firms with established credentials in transport and infrastructure would find this type of contract valuable for business growth, providing a platform to expand influence within the governmental sector. The nature of the contract, hinging on a framework agreement, suggests ongoing opportunities for similar call-off contracts, making it an attractive option for firms seeking stable, recurring engagements with public sector clients.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 13th May 2026 and the expiry date will be 12th August 2026 for a period of Three (3) months. The total contract value will be up to PS100,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 5: Rail Legal Services and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d44da3-544c-4b81-a14e-f25613ad7493 |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 12 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 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 | HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d44da3-544c-4b81-a14e-f25613ad7493

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d44da3-544c-4b81-a14e-f25613ad7493
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd88935c-6a0d-4e98-a526-6041d4ae3672
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