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title: "Language Interpretation and Document Translation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ab4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
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# Language Interpretation and Document Translation Services

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ab4

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road has initiated a procurement tender seeking providers for Language Interpretation and Document Translation Services, focusing on French and English languages. This tender is currently in the "tender" stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th March 2026. The contracting process is conducted through an open procurement method and is classified under the services category. The projected contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, covering central government needs. The Office is situated in London, United Kingdom, and plays a central government role. Businesses interested in providing simultaneous interpretation for meetings and accurate document translations are encouraged to participate.

This tender provides significant opportunities for firms specialising in language services, particularly those skilled in French and English interpretation and translation. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement criteria focuses prominently on quality (80%) and cost (20%). It mandates delivering high-standard interpretation during meetings and precise translation of documents. With the gross value set at £198,000, divided between interpretation (£144,000) and translation (£54,000), this tender offers substantial business growth potential for language service providers aiming to establish or expand their presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

We require French / English language interpretation services (i.e. live orally at meetings, or online) and document translation services (i.e. written documents from French into English).

### Lot Information

Interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation at meetings in both English and French languages

Translation

To provide accurate translation of documents from French into English within specified deadlines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016327-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | £165,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016327-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016327-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12498
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12499

## Notice URLs

- http://orr.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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