Award of Technical and Commercial Advisory Services for Operator of Last Resort Rail Capability
DfTc - Department for Transport · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Technical and Commercial Advisory Services for Operator of Last Resort Rail Capability
Awarded 18 Dec 2023
Awarded18 Dec 2023
Value£19,500,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 1mo3y term, 96% elapsed
Awarded 18 Dec 2023Expires 18 Dec 2026
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DfTc - Department for Transport awarded a contract to APS Partnership Limited, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, Costain Limited, Taylor Airey Limited, The Hub - Transport Advisory Limited, AtkinsRéalis, and Northstar Consultancy Limited for specialist technical and commercial advisors to conduct due diligence and mobilisation of passenger rail operations, supporting the Department in maintaining its Operator of Last Resort (OLR) capability.
The contract value is £19,500,000.
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Award of Technical and Commercial Advisory Services for Operator of Last Resort Rail Capability
Won by APS Partnership Limited,Ove Arup & Partners Ltd,Costain Limited,Taylor Airey Limited,The Hub - Transport Advisory Limited,AtkinsRéalis,Northstar Consultancy Limited · DfTc - Department for Transport
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