Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory Tender - 146368534

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and other Transport Systems Framework (Starfour)

Deadline: 14 Sep 2026

Posting Date: 01 Aug 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 146368534

Document Ref. No.: FOUR0000

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration)
71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
71311230 - Railway engineering services
71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
71313420 - Environmental standards for construction
71313430 - Environmental indicators analysis for construction
71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction
72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
73210000 - Research consultancy services
73220000 - Development consultancy services
73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
79311100 - Survey design services
79311300 - Survey analysis services
79311410 - Economic impact assessment
79312000 - Market-testing services
79313000 - Performance review services
79314000 - Feasibility study
79315000 - Social research services
79411100 - Business development consultancy services
79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
79417000 - Safety consultancy services
79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work
79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

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Tender Details

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 Transport Systems Framework (the "STARFour Framework") to succeed the STARThree Framework (expiring 30 July 2027). The STARFour Framework will be a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework designed to provide specialist technical and commercial advice to support rail and wider transport programmes and projects. The STARFour Framework will provide DfT and other qualifying bodies (as detailed below) with access to niche transport expertise across rail and other transport modes, supporting strategic planning, operations, commercial delivery, infrastructure and asset advice, and project and programme management. Building on the success of STARThree, the new STARFour Framework will champion SME participation, promote innovation, and deliver value for money through streamlined procurement routes, including mini-competitions and direct awards, as detailed in the STARFour Framework Agreement. The STARFour Framework is essential to maintain a fit-for-purpose, flexible, and cost-...

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