P4104048 Legal advisers to the International Rail Team

DfTc - Department for Transport

Published: Mar 3, 2026

Updated: Jun 15, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Slaughter and May — £1,000,000

About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (consulting): P4104048 Legal advisers to. By DfTc - Department for Transport. Awarded to Slaughter and May (GBP 1.0M, Mar 2026).

This is a services contract in the Consulting sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.0 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Consulting sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The Department seeks external resource to provide extra resilience and specialist
expertise for advice and assistance (alongside DfT LA and Government Legal
Department litigation teams) in respect of any matters arising from the operations,
safety or security of the Channel Tunnel Fixed Link, including but not limited to any
litigation or advisory matters arising from business as usual or more strategic issues
including the UK's exit from the European Union, in a range of possible jurisdictions
including the courts or Tribunals of England, France, Belgium the Netherlands and/or
in international arbitration.

The contract term has been extended by 12 months and the new contract expiry date is the 14th June 2026.. CPV: Legal services (79100000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on March 3, 2026. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Reference: tender_362658/1230754. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About DfTc - Department for Transport

DfTc - Department for Transport has issued 150 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 150 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

Slaughter and May was awarded the contract for £1,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_362658/1230754 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Slaughter and May. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by DfTc - Department for Transport in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Consulting sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.