--- title: "Framework - Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a4e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a4e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a4e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a4e0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WM TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2026-05-26" --- # Framework - Consultancy Services Buyer: WM TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a4e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a4e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a4e0.json) ## Summary WM Trains Limited, based in Birmingham, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a framework agreement under the title "Framework - Consultancy Services". This project falls within the industry categories of railway and engineering services. The procurement aims to secure technical consultancy services, covering feasibility and engineering studies among others, to support rail operations. The framework agreement is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude by 1st April 2031, with potential extension until 2035. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure and is part of a public undertaking initiative, with a planned future notice date on 1st August 2026. The associated regions and locations for the project cover the entire UK, with WM Trains overseeing the procurement on behalf of various participating authorities. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those with expertise in railway operations and engineering. Companies knowledgeable in feasibility and safety assessments will find this opportunity especially suited to their strengths. The framework arrangement accommodates participation from SMEs, enhancing opportunities for smaller firms looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. With a substantial budget allocated for these services, there is ample scope for businesses to collaborate within the framework, providing both growth and stability through a long-term engagement with WM Trains and its associated authorities. ## Notice Framework for the provision of technical consultancy services including but not limited to feasibility studies, technical drawings, engineering studies and design work, technical and safety assessments including deferrals, condition assessments. Additional information Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: a) under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or b) under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or c) in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. A list of some of the current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail passenger-contracts. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail passenger-contracts.) Use and Access WM Trains is procuring on behalf of the Participating Authorities (as more particularly defined below) and will enter into the relevant framework agreement with the successful suppliers where such contract is awarded. The Participating Authorities (as more particularly defined below) are permitted to use the framework via subsequent call offs/schedule of works in accordance with section 1(3)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. However, WM Trains is responsible for the conduct of the procurement throughout and all correspondence and communication from suppliers is to be solely with WM Trains. Participating Authorities In addition to WM Trains, the Participating Authorities who may call-off under this framework are: * the Train Operating Companies * Network Rail Infrastructure Limited * Any holders of a passenger licence or a station licence granted pursuant to section 8 of the Railways Act 1993 and/or a passenger licence granted pursuant to regulation 6 of the Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 * DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or a successor parent to a Train Operating Company Novation or Assignment The framework agreement may be novated or assigned by WM Trains to Train Operating Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or any successor parent company to a Train Operating Company, following a corporate restructuring or similar circumstance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049210-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,108,992 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WM TRAINS LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B3 2ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts - 71300000 - Engineering services ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 16:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049210-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049210-2026 26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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