Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Department for Transport
Top-five suppliers hold 68% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Department for Transport buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
71310000
7131000066170000
6617000079410000
7941000072220000
7222000072260000
7226000079340000
7934000048210000
4821000045240000
4524000080520000
8052000085160000
8516000072320000
7232000070120000
7012000079510000
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3021000080410000
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64210000Recent contracts
Latest Department for Transport contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Technical Support for the Depot Charging Scheme
WSP UK Limited · 2026-05-22
£250K
DfT's contribution to the RSGB analyst network
Road Safety GB · 2026-05-22
£87K
DfT - Street Manager Digital Service
Kainos Software Limited · 2026-05-22
£18.0M
SCI Feasibility Studies DNO 3 - NPG
Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) plc · 2026-05-22
£22K
Membership fee for the IZEVA
International Council on Clean Transportation · 2026-05-20
£13K
DfT Provision of Interim Property Resource
Newmark Gerald Eve LLP · 2026-05-15
£110K
SS Richard Montgomery Mast Reduction Project
RESOLVE SALVAGE & FIRE (EUROPE) LTD · 2026-05-13
£9.5M
Connected and Automated Mobility Standards Programme - Phase 4
BSI STANDARDS LIMITED · 2026-05-13
£1.6M
SCI Feasibility Studies DNO 2 - NGED
National Grid Electricity Distribution · 2026-05-08
£108K
BODS Connect Team
Actica Consulting Limited · 2026-05-08
£2.5M
TROO0487 IEP Escrow Verification Services
NCC Services Limited · 2026-05-07
£399K
NLA Media Access (Licencing) 2026
NLA Media Access Limited · 2026-05-06
£62K
IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026
Niblock (Builders) Ltd · 2026-05-05
£647K
Provision of a technical auditor
TRL Limited · 2026-05-05
£20K
Strategic Financial Advisors for Project Helios
N M ROTHSCHILD & SONS LTD · 2026-05-01
£112K
IMO Fire Door Remedial Works (Phase 1)
Premier Workspace Ltd · 2026-05-01
£250K
Connected and Automated Mobility Standards Programme - Phase 4
BSI STANDARDS LIMITED · 2026-04-30
£1.6M
Chair of the Cost of Public EV Charging Review
Peyrouat Ltd · 2026-04-27
£30K
Independent Evaluation Synthesis of the Roads Policing Review
ECM Research Solutions Ltd · 2026-04-21
£20K
Road Safety Education Guidance
Agilysis · 2026-04-21
£13K
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Open opportunities
Open Department for Transport tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Aviation Fleet Data Service
Deadline: 2026-06-29
£15K
DfT Group Managed Service for Meetings and Events
£14.0M
DfT Group Travel Managed Service
£81.0M
Expression of Interest - Freight Analysis and Modelling Environment (FAME)
IMO Fabric Repairs Package 2026
£72K
TRHS0016 Provision of Pension Scheme for the Euston Delivery Company
TRHS0018 HS2 Euston Station: Private Sector Partner - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT
TRHS0018 HS2 Euston Station: Private Sector Partner - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT
Blue Badge Production, Distribution & Innovation
£15.0M
IMO Lighting (7th, 6th fl & stairwells) and BMS (6th fl) Upgrades 2026
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Revenue Certainty Mechanism Delivery Partner
£1.5M
RRSG0003 - Expansion of International Passenger Rail Depot Capacity. Potential Public Private Partnership opportunity
BSOG Debt Recovery Services
THRS0014 - Engineering and Design Partner (EDP) for the Euston Programme - MARKET ENGAGEMENT
£300.0M
DfT - Supply of Overseas E SIMS
£500K
EOI for Visa Application Services
£60K
RFI - Provision of Supplier Risk Management System for the Department for Transport
RFI - Provision of Supplier Risk Management System for the Department for Transport
IMO Fire Door Works - Phase 1 Riser Doors
IMO Lighting Upgrades (8th floor)
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Department for Transport typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Sevington Day 365 and Eastern Plot Technical Works- Project Close Out
Expires: 2026-06-26
£272K
Joint Agency AWARD E-evaluation System
Expires: 2026-06-29
£1.1M
Award of Public Notices Placement Services
Expires: 2026-06-30
£13.5M
Advanced Fuels Fund Delivery Partner FY25/26 - Direct Award
Expires: 2026-06-30
£214K
Advanced Fuels Fund Delivery Partner FY25/26 - Direct Award
Expires: 2026-06-30
£214K
MOIRA2.2 Hosting and Passenger Demand Forecasting Support
Expires: 2026-07-04
£170K
DfT Kharon Clearview Licence
Expires: 2026-07-17
£19K
DfT Kharon Clearview Licence
Expires: 2026-07-20
£19K
In-Service Conformity Light-Duty Emissions Testing
Expires: 2026-08-01
£358K
TRHS0001 Administration of the Shimmer Relocation Appreciation Loan Scheme
Expires: 2026-08-13
£70K
Local Major Schemes Evaluation
Expires: 2026-08-31
£600K
DfT Calls and Data
Expires: 2026-08-31
£4.3M
Traffic Management Contingency Site
Expires: 2026-08-31
£224K
Revision of PAS 1899:2022
Expires: 2026-09-01
£123K
DfT Jaggaer S2C System (SAAS) 2023-26
Expires: 2026-09-05
£3.3M
Vendor Risk Management and Supply Chain Security
Expires: 2026-09-14
£255K
IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026
Expires: 2026-09-18
£647K
IMO Fire Door Remedial Works (Phase 1)
Expires: 2026-09-18
£250K
TROO0380 - HS1 Insurance Expert
Expires: 2026-09-24
£150K
Provision of GCS Fuel Card & Associated Services
Expires: 2026-09-30
£950K
P4104067 Legal Advice for DfTLA
Expires: 2026-10-02
£1.8M
AAIB - Cyber Threat Monitoring
Expires: 2026-10-04
£141K
Awarded contract for a Board Intelligence Procurement - Innovation Management Platform
Expires: 2026-10-26
£65K
Provision of Jaggaer S2C Service Desk Support
Expires: 2026-10-27
£806K
TAVI3176 - AOC Flying Training
Expires: 2026-10-30
£23K
Cloud Management and Improvements
Expires: 2026-10-31
£6.0M
Cloud Management and improvements
Expires: 2026-10-31
£4.5M
AWARDED CONTRACT: TRGA3305: PDDP Project Simulator Workshop
Expires: 2026-10-31
£24K
TISE3127A - AAIB Antivirus-software
Expires: 2026-11-03
£34K
AWARDED: TRCF3078 - Advisory Services to DfT Group Property
Expires: 2026-11-21
£6.0M
GCP Hosting, Support and Development
Expires: 2026-11-30
£23.0M
PAS 4010 guidance
Expires: 2026-11-30
£65K
THRE0002 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects
Expires: 2026-12-10
Award Contract for The Provision of Rusolut Tri-Branch
Expires: 2026-12-10
£4.9M
Building Technical Ability Managed Service
Expires: 2026-12-10
£5.0M
Award Contract for The Provision of UPS Power Supply
Expires: 2026-12-14
£3.6M
THRE0001 Operator of Last Resort Technical and Commercial Advisors
Expires: 2026-12-18
£19.5M
TISE3131 AAIB - Adobe Creative Cloud licenses
Expires: 2026-12-19
£56K
AWARDED CONTRACT: TRCF3079 - Provision of Real Estate Advice to DfT Group Property
Expires: 2026-12-31
£50K
Provision of ATTUne Software 2026 - 2027
Expires: 2027-01-08
£58K
JamF Connect and Pro Licences
Expires: 2027-01-31
£24K
ASIO OASIS Support, Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
Expires: 2027-02-13
£1.5M
Sustainable Aviation Fuel - Expert Panel Member, Finance and Banking
Expires: 2027-02-15
£108K
DfT TFM Contract and Asset Management System
Expires: 2027-02-15
£801K
Provision of Individual CIPS Commercial Membership Subscriptions
Expires: 2027-03-12
£50K
SS Richard Montgomery Mast Reduction Works
Expires: 2027-03-12
£9.5M
Digital Team Production Equipment
Expires: 2027-03-17
£10K
AAIB laptop refresh
Expires: 2027-03-21
£84K
Gartner Research Services
Expires: 2027-03-31
£603K
Secure Vehicle Tracking Plus Parts Supply
Expires: 2027-03-31
£60K
Market analysis
Bidding into Department for Transport — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
68%
Top-5 supplier share
25d
Avg response window
26d
Median response window
16mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Department for Transport
How much does Department for Transport spend on procurement?
Department for Transport awarded 514 contracts totalling £1.2bn between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 362 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £2.4M.
Who are Department for Transport's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Department for Transport by total award value are Atkins Limited, Lazard & Co., Limited, PA Consulting Services Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 68% of contract value.
What does Department for Transport buy from suppliers?
Department for Transport's procurement is concentrated in 71310000, 66170000, 79410000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Department for Transport contracts?
Department for Transport publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for Department for Transport tenders?
Department for Transport typically gives suppliers a median of 26 days to respond (average 25 days). Standard contract duration is around 16 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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- · Spend Network
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