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    ContractsTechnical Advisory Support for European Train Control System Implementation at Network Rail
    Awarded contract

    Technical Advisory Support for European Train Control System Implementation at Network Rail

    Awarded
    £3m
    Published 9 Jun 2026

    Specialist technical advisors required to support Network Rail's European Train Control System implementation and Industry Partnership Digital Railway programme oversight.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 9 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £3m
    Published 9 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £3,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      26 Jan 2026
      7 months ago
    • Sector
      Engineering
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • OA
      OVE ARUP PARTNERS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    9 Jun 2026Today26 Jan 2026

    Brief

    Network Rail seeks experienced technical advisors to provide specialist support for the European Train Control System (ETCS) implementation across the UK rail network. The role involves supporting Network Rail's oversight of the Industry Partnership Digital Railway (IPDR) programme by managing technical queries, processing clarification requests, and refining system requirements. Advisors should demonstrate strong technical knowledge of ETCS specifications, rail signalling systems, and the ability to work collaboratively with industry partners. This is an operational support contract requiring advisors to serve as an internal 'engine room' function, handling the volume of ongoing clarifications and requirements refinement needed for successful ETCS adoption. Suppliers should have proven experience with railway modernization programmes, ETCS deployment, and the ability to provide both technical guidance and commercial advice on implementation matters.

    Track record

    13 awards · 9 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In engineering, DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT has awarded 13 contracts to 9 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. OVE ARUP PARTNERS LIMITED4× · 31%
    2. Jacobs U.K Ltd2× · 15%
    3. OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS LIMITED1× · 8%
    4. THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION PARTNERSHIP LIMITED1× · 8%
    5. Rail Settlement Plan Limited1× · 8%
    6. COSTAIN LIMITED1× · 8%

    +3 more suppliers

    Across engineering, the most active winners are AECOM LTD, WSP UK LIMITED, OVE ARUP PARTNERS LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    1c640ecd-fdee-45f0-bb0a-ac19d5818203-901220
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    Buyer
    DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
    Sector
    Engineering