P4104118 Legal Advisers for Project Snow 2

DfTc - Department for Transport

Published: Feb 17, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Linklaters LLP — £3,200,000

About This Opportunity

Award by DfTc - Department for Transport (United Kingdom, consulting): P4104118 Legal Advisers for Project. Awarded to Linklaters LLP (GBP 3.2M, Feb 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 3.2 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 call-off contract shall commence on the 26th March 2025 and the expiry date will be 25th March 2026 for a period of 12 months, including an option to extend by 12 months and a further five months.
The total contract value will be up to £3,200,000 excluding VAT. The contract value is subject to further internal approvals by the DfT and will be reviewed as part of the DfT's contract management procedures.
This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. A copy of the contract is provided with this Award Letter and includes those Panel Terms and Conditions.

a. The contract term has been extended by twelve (12) months and the new contract expiry date is the 25th of March 2027.. 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 February 17, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: tender_482887/1464399. 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 138 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 138 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: May 15, 2026.

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Is this tender still open?

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Who is the contracting authority?

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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.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Linklaters LLP was awarded the contract for £3,200,000. 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.