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title: "THRE02-B08 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects"
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# THRE02-B08 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0ccc43e-d2ae-4090-947c-64b7f4e25d7d

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in England has completed the procurement process for technical advisors to support rail operating contract projects, classified under transport systems consultancy services. This contract, valued at GBP 91,200, was awarded on November 13, 2025, with the implementation period spanning from November 17, 2025, to November 16, 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender was open to large businesses, it was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. The services are to be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom.

Businesses operating within the transport consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in rail systems, will benefit from participating in such tenders due to the specific requirements for technical advisory services. Large businesses capable of delivering comprehensive consultancy solutions on transport systems are especially well-positioned to leverage these opportunities for business expansion, as evidenced by the award given to OVE ARUP & Partners Ltd. Engaging in similar contracts can help firms enhance their competitive positioning and demonstrate their capacity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987a83b9-206e-45d6-bb3d-a1e2d7931564 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,200 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987a83b9-206e-45d6-bb3d-a1e2d7931564
- 17 Nov 2025 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987a83b9-206e-45d6-bb3d-a1e2d7931564

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987a83b9-206e-45d6-bb3d-a1e2d7931564
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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