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title: "P4104136 Legal Advisers for Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Whole System Strategy"
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# P4104136 Legal Advisers for Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Whole System Strategy

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed80f26d-fc73-4157-95c3-718f466dee5c

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in England has completed the awarding of a contract titled "P4104136 Legal Advisers for Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Whole System Strategy." This procurement, classified under legal services, is structured through a Direct Award with Addleshaw Goddard LLP under the Panel RM6360, specifically Rail Legal Services. The procurement method employed was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at up to £150,000 excluding VAT, is set to commence on the 2nd of March 2026 and conclude by the 1st of September 2027. Delivery obligations encompass the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and worldwide. The award was publicised on the 5th of February 2026, following its activation on the 30th of January 2026.

This contract presents lucrative growth opportunities for large-scale legal service providers experienced in rail infrastructure and service-related legalities. Businesses that are already part of government-approved frameworks stand to benefit, especially those able to deliver services efficiently across multiple regions, including English territories and beyond. Legal firms with established capabilities in managing complex legal arrangements related to rolling stock and infrastructure strategies would be well-suited for such competitive opportunities. Such contracts not only allow firms to contribute to significant government projects but also strengthen their portfolios, opening doors for future governmental engagements.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 2nd March 2026 and the expiry date will be 1st September 2027 for a period of eighteen (18) months. The total contract value will be up to PS150,000 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/bc9c401f-a5fc-40ae-8270-0c9cfa22c2a7 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9c401f-a5fc-40ae-8270-0c9cfa22c2a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9c401f-a5fc-40ae-8270-0c9cfa22c2a7
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdea272f-3321-454d-949b-3a68659e528b
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