---
title: "Network Extensions - Unit Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d7f6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-31"
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# Network Extensions - Unit Development

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d7f6

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the "Network Extensions - Unit Development" contract, which falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. As a public authority classified under sub-central government, the buyer is located in Liverpool, UK. This procurement, which has moved past the award stage with a contract now active, required a study on charging and unit infrastructure for Class 777 units. It was conducted through a direct, below-threshold procurement method, without competition. The contract was signed on 15th October 2025 and will remain effective until 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in business services, particularly those specialising in consultancy and strategic data analysis of infrastructure projects. Large enterprises like JACOBS U.K. LIMITED, who specialise in engineering and professional services, are ideally suited to such contracts due to their scale and expertise. For companies seeking growth, aligning services with the evolving infrastructure needs of public transport systems could open doors to further public sector partnerships and contracts. The procurement also offers insights into the legal and operational frameworks associated with modernising public transportation infrastructure, facilitating innovation and expansion in related sectors.

## Notice

Study to understand charging and unit infrastructure requirements for Class 777 units to operate off the 3rd Rail network and define the legislation applicable to battery powered units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070074-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,927 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 12:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070074-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070074-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jacobs.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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