---
title: "Operator of Last Resort Technical Advisory Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000698642"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-06-30"
---

# Operator of Last Resort Technical Advisory Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000698642

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Transport Scotland, a central purchasing body based in Glasgow, UK. The contract, titled "Operator of Last Resort Technical Advisory Services," falls under the transport industry category. The procurement was completed with the signing of the contract on 1 June 2022, following a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6187. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, primarily involves providing rail technical consultancy services. This procurement process is now in the Award stage and was initiated as a tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and advisory services within the transport sector. Companies with experience in contingency planning, due diligence, and operations involving Train Operating Companies would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that have previously participated in government procurements or those within the scope of the Crown Commercial Services Framework may find this opportunity especially accessible.

## Notice

Operator of Last Resort Technical Advisory Services Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), Lot 8 Infrastructure including Transport

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of rail technical consultancy services to support Transport Scotland's Operator of Last Resort function. Specialist technical support is required to carry out contingency planning work, due diligence and/or shadow mobilisations of Train Operating Companies where they are either negotiating a new Direct Award or the decision has been taken to move a TOC into the public sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452677 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452677

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452677
  Operator of Last Resort Technical Advisory Services - Operator of Last Resort Technical Advisory Services Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), Lot 8 Infrastructure including Transport

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698642

## Provenance

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