Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARFour)
In line with its commitment to increasing investment in the UK’s transport infrastructure, the Department for Transport (“DfT”) requires ongoing access to high-quality, specialist technical and commercial advice services. This need is currently fulfilled through the STARThree Framework, which succeeded the Specialist Technical Advisory for Rail (STARTwo) Framework—both managed by the Department’s Group Commercial Directorate (“GCD”). DfT is now procuring the Specialist Technical & Commercial Advice for Rail & Other...
Buyer
Department for Transport
Value
£350,000,000
Published
30 Apr 2026
Closes
31 Jul 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Westminster
Procurement method
Selective
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
71241000
Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
71311000
Civil engineering consultancy services
71311200
Transport systems consultancy services
71311300
Infrastructure works consultancy services
71313410
Risk or hazard assessment for construction
71313420
Environmental standards for construction
71313440
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
71313430
Environmental indicators analysis for construction
Lots
Lot 1 Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice
£342,500,000
Lot 1 provides specialist technical and commercial advice across rail and other transport modes. Lot 1 will be sub-divided into eleven (11) Sub-Lots, across five (5) categories. The eleven (11) Sub-Lots will be awarded based on whether an Applicant is successful to the PRIME Grade (one (1) Sub-Lot) or to the MEDIUM and EXPERT Grade (five (5) Sub-Lots for eac...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot Lot 2 Rail and Other Transport System Agency Advice
£7,500,000
Lot 2 provides Rail and Other Transport System Agency Advice. Lot 2 will be used by DfT and Clients when they require interim general transport advisors, high calibre panel and review team resources and development of specialist recruitment campaigns and strategies. Please refer to Section 1, paragraph 3 (Structure of the Framework: Lots, Categories and Grad...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Documents
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Bidding documents · File
Tender notice on Find a Tender
31 Jul 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
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Bidding documents · File
Tender notice on Find a Tender
31 Jul 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
31 Jul 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
1 Sept 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
30 Apr 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
3 Jun 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
2 Jul 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
2 Jul 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
13 Jul 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
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