Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Supplier
- IKOS Consulting UK Limited
- Value
- £21,356
- Procedure
- Competitive quotation (below threshold)
- Sector
- Architecture & engineering · Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV 71000000)
- Region
- London
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date15 Oct 2026
- Published27 Oct 2026Published 12 days after the contract date
Description
Colas Rail UK intends to procure and operate a Wiring Consist for the installation of contact and catenary wire. The Consist comprises of two powered modules: 1. Wiring Module: a self propelled rail vehicle equipped with a four cable wiring module and two capstans. 2. Stringing platform: a self propelled vehicle equipped with an elevating/rotating platform and one wire positioning unit. Colas Rail requires specialist technical support from a suitably competent organisation to: 1. Assess and recommend the most appropriate operational and certification strategy for the Wiring Consist. 2. Identify the applicable UK legislative, standards, compliance and acceptance requirements. 3. Support the development of a technical specification suitable for procurement and tendering to manufacturers. 4. Support the definition of the certification and acceptance process for the selected solution. 5. Provide technical support during manufacturer engagement and subsequent certification activities, as r…
About the supplier
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