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P4104048 Legal advisers to the International Rail Team

Awarded to Slaughter and May

DfTc - Department for Transport(buyer)

Published
Published 3 July 2023
Deadline
Closed 12 May 2023

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Overview

The Department for Transport procured legal advisory services to provide specialist expertise and support for the International Rail Team on matters arising from Channel Tunnel Fixed Link operations, safety, and security, including potential litigation in multiple jurisdictions (England, France, Belgium, Netherlands, and international arbitration). Slaughter and May was awarded the contract for £1,000,000 on 3 March 2026, with the contract term extended by 12 months to expire on 14 June 2026.

Contracting authority

  • DfTc - Department for Transport

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,000,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
No
Published
3 July 2023
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Legal services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,000,000
Award date
3 March 2026
Contract period
14 June 2023 → 14 June 2027
Winner
  • Slaughter and May

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Notice history

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  1. Award Update

    3 March 2026

  2. Award Update

    14 March 2025

  3. Contract Award Notice

    3 July 2023

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