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title: "Capacity of railway supply chain to meet key future funding period requirements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067484"
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# Capacity of railway supply chain to meet key future funding period requirements

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067484

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Office of Rail and Road focused on assessing the capacity of the railway supply chain to meet key future funding period requirements. This tender, titled "Capacity of railway supply chain to meet key future funding period requirements," falls under the services category of the industry, specifically evaluation consultancy services. Located in London, UK, the process was in the award stage as of 28th May 2026, with NSAR LIMITED awarded the contract. The procurement was conducted through an open method below the threshold, allowing open competition. The tendering period ended on 17th April 2026, and the contract duration extends from 5th May 2026 to 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in evaluation and strategic consultancy services, offering a chance to contribute to the future planning and improvement of the railway infrastructure. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on consultancy in the rail sector would be particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract. Participating in such a procurement process allows businesses to expand their operational reach, gain esteemed clientele, and enhance their portfolio through government collaboration. The contract, valuing approximately £49,800, indicates potential for financial growth and strategic partnerships.

## Notice

This ITT is commissioning an external consultancy to undertake a structured and evidence-based assessment of the skills required to deliver GBR's maintenance and renewals pipeline in FP1, identify current and forecast gaps, and evaluate the implications of these gaps for delivery resilience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050046-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,800 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 08:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050046-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027655-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050046-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027655-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13892
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14003

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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