THRE0073 Market Application Readiness for European Train Control System (ETCS) for Network Rail

Department for Transport
Selective procedure
26 May 2026 to 25 May 2028

Technical and commercial advisory support for the Industry Partnership Digital Railway (IPDR) programme. The work involves managing queries, clarifications, and requirements refinement for the national European Train Control System (ETCS). Advisors provide 'engine room' support to process large volumes of technical documentation and requirements updates to ensure programme oversight.

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Awarded value: £3m; As published
Published: 9 June 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 27 May 2026; Arup
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 25 May 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist technical and commercial advisory services to support national rail infrastructure programmes and complex digital signalling system requirements.

Category: Technical support services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
9 June 2026
Contract awardedto Arup
27 May 2026
Contract starts
26 May 2026
Contract ends
25 May 2028

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3627133/thre0073-market-application-readiness-for-european-train-control-system-etcs-for
Buyer reference: tender_511766/1581342
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-26425457-9721-44cd-abbf-15f632f20d2d
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Department for Transport. THRE0073 Market Application Readiness for European Train Control System (ETCS) for Network Rail. Contract award, 9 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3627133/thre0073-market-application-readiness-for-european-train-control-system-etcs-for (accessed 12 October 2026).