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title: "THRE0049 Technical Advisor for New Trains Procurement"
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# THRE0049 Technical Advisor for New Trains Procurement

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4f9bdd5-1508-4f70-bb66-a6e0a206ae4c

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) solicited bids for a technical advisor to provide specialist technical and commercial advice for overseeing the New Trains Procurement for TransPennine Trains Limited. The procurement process, managed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with the award being published on November 21, 2024. The contract, valued at £440,000, spans from October 31, 2024, to October 30, 2026. The industry category for this procurement is classified under transport systems consultancy services (CPV code 71311200), with the scope extending to numerous locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions worldwide.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in transportation consultancy, especially those with expertise in comprehensive technical and commercial advisory services. Although it is a large-scale project not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, established consultancy firms with robust experience in train procurement and project oversight stand to benefit significantly. The awarded supplier, Steer Davies & Gleave Limited, will collaborate closely with DfTc under this prestigious project, underscoring the potential for high visibility and further business opportunities in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Specialist technical and commercial advice to support oversight of the Procurement of New Trains for TransPennine Trains Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c4d243-fb44-44a7-a74e-bdcd4ae125c8 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,000 |
| 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 | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c4d243-fb44-44a7-a74e-bdcd4ae125c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c4d243-fb44-44a7-a74e-bdcd4ae125c8
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3445a659-1069-48e4-a8b8-8ff3eeb5e1fb
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