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title: "PROJECT HEXAGON technical and commercial advice"
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# PROJECT HEXAGON technical and commercial advice

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcc21272-dcea-487e-a245-707d5c0fff7e

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## Summary

The procurement process for PROJECT HEXAGON, which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, is managed by THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT in the United Kingdom. The tender has been awarded to Price Waterhouse Coopers Llp, with a contract value of £100,000. The award was published on 9th April 2018, reflecting the successful completion of the contract period that commenced on 9th October 2017 and concluded on 31st March 2018. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in technical advisory roles related to transport operations and franchising. Companies that specialise in developing business cases and providing negotiation support would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature, thereby facilitating growth in their service offerings within the transportation industry.

## Notice

To appoint technical advisers to provide advice, that will inform negotiations with Heathrow Airport Limited and First Group Plc to put into effect the agreements outlined in the Statement of Principles reached with Heathrow Airport Limited, dated 3rd July 2017 regarding the operation of Heathrow Express Services by the Great Western franchisee under a management contract. The advice provided by the Technical advisers will support the development of the project's business case. This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing Departmental contracts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e1cbcd-cce1-4e7c-a606-2d3e5a716302 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| 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 | THE 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2018 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e1cbcd-cce1-4e7c-a606-2d3e5a716302

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e1cbcd-cce1-4e7c-a606-2d3e5a716302
  9th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a79f6ec5-6509-47ce-8128-3f248cfb14f9
  award letter

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