Top suppliers
Top suppliers to DfTc - Department for Transport
Top-five suppliers hold 55% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What DfTc - Department for Transport buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest DfTc - Department for Transport contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Supply of ServiceNow Licences
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC · 2026-07-26
£3.0M
P4105017 Provision of Legal Advisers for Future of Heathrow Express
Ashurst LLP · 2026-07-03
£1.5M
Provision of Human Factors & Ergonomics Call-off Contract Created
WSP UK LIMITED · 2026-06-17
£3.0M
commissioning research to gather evidence to develop and support our understanding of the environmental impact of spacecraft launch - Extension.
University of Leeds · 2026-06-12
£200K
THRE02-A16 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects
Jacobs U.K Limited · 2026-06-01
£127K
P4105013 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Tara
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP · 2026-05-22
£30K
P4105015 Provision of Legal Advisers for High Speed Two Phase 1 Rolling Stock
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP · 2026-05-19
£100K
P4105004 Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Delivery Group (RDG) Transfer Project
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP · 2026-05-15
£7.3M
THRE0080 Stations Retail Enhancement
Rail People Solutions Limited · 2026-05-12
£430K
Security Equipment Items for Aviation and Maritime
DSA Detection LLC · 2026-05-12
£250K
TRGA3390 DfT CIR Contract
DELOITTE LLP · 2026-05-12
£150K
TATE3048 - Videography Services 2026
Yoyo Video Limited · 2026-05-11
£100K
Support services for EN 18324 enquiry process
Systra Limited · 2026-05-11
£40K
Strategic and Operational Delivery of Bus Industry Intervention
Ernst and Young LLP · 2026-05-05
£2.8M
Evaluation of Integrated Transport Digital Twin Programme
Public Group International Limited · 2026-04-29
£2.5M
THRE0077 - Aviation surface access model (NAAM2) process review - Technical Advisors
SYSTRA Limited · 2026-04-28
£41K
P4105011 Provision of Legal Advisers for Workforce Pay & Productivity
Addleshaw Goddard LLP · 2026-04-23
£35K
DfT - Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (VETS) IT System
Informed Solutions Ltd · 2026-04-23
£2.5M
Evaluating the economic impact of improved digital connectivity
Baringa Partners LLP · 2026-04-22
£200K
Visualisations for Active Travel England
PLANIT I.E. LIMITED · 2026-04-21
£100K
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TracER/Swab STRM Production & Supply PIN Questionnaire
IMO Replacement Pressurisation Unit
IMO Lighting, BMS & Interiors 2025 (Rear Wings)
EV Open Data - Open Data Provider
£360K
Cranston Inquiry - DfT Support Services
£40K
Prior Information Notice - Maritime Modelling
Early Engagement - DfT National Capability Testing Centre
Early Engagement - DfT National Capability Testing Centre
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, DfTc - Department for Transport typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
P4104092 Provision of Strategic Legal Advice for the Rapid Charging Fund
Expires: 2026-08-04
£3.6M
P4105015 Provision of Legal Advisers for High Speed Two Phase 1 Rolling Stock
Expires: 2026-08-12
£100K
P4104111 Provision of Legal Advisers for DfT's Public Ownership Programme
Expires: 2026-08-23
£3.5M
Incident Notification Tool
Expires: 2026-08-24
£6.9M
Purchase of Articulate 360 software plus training
Expires: 2026-08-29
£10K
Morbidity Impacts in Active Modes Appraisal
Expires: 2026-08-30
£100K
Argus Media Contract
Expires: 2026-08-31
£35K
AWARDED: TAVI3137 - AAIB Sponsorship of MSc in Human Factors in Aviation
Expires: 2026-08-31
£11K
commissioning research to gather evidence to develop and support our understanding of the environmental impact of spacecraft launch - Extension.
Expires: 2026-08-31
£200K
Freshworks Software
Expires: 2026-08-31
£43K
Traffic Management Contingency Site
Expires: 2026-08-31
£200K
THRE0024 Stations Programme Technical Economic Advisors
Expires: 2026-09-01
£300K
E-SCOOTER RENTAL TRIAL DATA
Expires: 2026-09-02
£1.2M
THRE0076 Provision of Maritime Labour Market Analysis
Expires: 2026-09-02
£150K
P4104125 Legal Advisers for High Speed Rail Major Rail Projects Group
Expires: 2026-09-10
£200K
TROP0104 Financial Advisor for the Rolling Stock Team (RAT)
Expires: 2026-09-15
£300K
P4105003 Legal Advisers for Project Robin
Expires: 2026-09-15
£100K
National Travel Survey Digital Travel Diary
Expires: 2026-09-18
£800K
TROP89-C06 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects
Expires: 2026-09-21
£199K
THRE02-A09 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects
Expires: 2026-09-22
£249K
THRE02-C06 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects
Expires: 2026-09-22
£50K
P4104129 Provision of Legal Advisers for In-Life Operator Contract Manager
Expires: 2026-09-24
£150K
P4104129 Provision of Legal Advisers for In-Life Operator Contract Manager
Expires: 2026-09-25
£1.9M
Evaluating the economic impact of improved digital connectivity
Expires: 2026-09-30
£200K
EXPLORING SAFETY-CRITICAL ISSUES IN WALKING, WHEELING, AND CYCLING
Expires: 2026-09-30
£99K
DfT VISUM Licence Maintenance
Expires: 2026-09-30
£47K
HGV Blind Spot and Moving Off Systems technology assessment
Expires: 2026-10-07
£177K
Supply of an Email Security Solution
Expires: 2026-10-10
£300K
Future of Cyber Compliance
Expires: 2026-10-13
£346K
Supply of Smart Survey Licences
Expires: 2026-10-19
£35K
TROO0282 - Qualitative Research Call Off
Expires: 2026-10-23
£400K
THRE0007 - Infrastructure Efficiency and Engineering Team Technical Advisors
Expires: 2026-10-26
£500K
P4104137 Provision of Legal Advisers for Patent Dispute
Expires: 2026-10-29
£180K
THRE0077 - Aviation surface access model (NAAM2) process review - Technical Advisors
Expires: 2026-10-29
£41K
THRE0049 Technical Advisor for New Trains Procurement
Expires: 2026-10-30
£440K
TROO0300 - High Speed 2 Project Representative
Expires: 2026-10-31
£19.2M
Inspired Acts Services
Expires: 2026-10-31
£115K
THRE0047 - Strategic Enhancements Technical and Commercial Advisors
Expires: 2026-11-04
£6.0M
THRE0048 Professional Correspondence Writers
Expires: 2026-11-07
£300K
TROP0085 Financial Advisors for the West Coast Partnership
Expires: 2026-11-12
£600K
THRE02-B08 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects
Expires: 2026-11-16
£61K
AI analysis, development and evaluation support
Expires: 2026-11-16
£640K
THRE0041 - Rail Infrastructure North (Intercity team) Economic and Technical Advisors, and Project Clienting Services
Expires: 2026-11-17
£3.5M
P4105013 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Tara
Expires: 2026-11-18
£30K
DfT Provision of Legal Services
Expires: 2026-11-18
£544K
Active Travel Counters - Pilot
Expires: 2026-12-01
£2.4M
THRE0012 Fares and Ticketing Technical Advisors
Expires: 2026-12-03
£1.2M
P4104068 The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Thameslink Programme and General Rolling Stock Policy Related Advice
Expires: 2026-12-03
£500K
P4104142 Legal Advisers for Rail Interfaces
Expires: 2026-12-09
£2.6M
THRE02-D03 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects
Expires: 2026-12-10
£22K
Market analysis
Bidding into DfTc - Department for Transport — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
55%
Top-5 supplier share
23d
Avg response window
22d
Median response window
16mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to DfTc - Department for Transport
How much does DfTc - Department for Transport spend on procurement?
DfTc - Department for Transport awarded 415 contracts totalling £701.9M between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, working with 292 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.7M.
Who are DfTc - Department for Transport's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to DfTc - Department for Transport by total award value are MITIE FM LIMITED, Kainos Software Ltd, Inseego. The top five suppliers together hold 55% of contract value.
What does DfTc - Department for Transport buy from suppliers?
DfTc - Department for Transport's procurement is concentrated in miscellaneous business-related services, consultative engineering and construction services, software-related services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for DfTc - Department for Transport contracts?
DfTc - 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 DfTc - Department for Transport tenders?
DfTc - Department for Transport typically gives suppliers a median of 22 days to respond (average 23 days). Standard contract duration is around 16 months.
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