Open16 days left · closes midday, Friday 16 October 2026

Independent review of ORR's approach to cost assessment and efficiency target setting for National Highways

Office of Rail and Road · Central government

In brief

Office of Rail and Road is looking for suppliers for consultancy work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 16 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Friday 16 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for consultancy contracts across the UK (from 527 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents · Word
Tender documents · Word

What the notice says

Work to help strengthen ORR's methodology and evidence base for future efficiency reviews, drawing on lessons learned from RIS3 and wider regulatory practice.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 16 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £100,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: orr.bravosolution.co.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

15 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 087145-2026

About the buyer

Office of Rail and RoadLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for consultancy

AECOM Limited1 contract
CPCS Transcom UK Ltd1 contract
Furrer + Frey GB Limited1 contract
Legge Infrastructure Services Ltd1 contract
Nsar Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Office of Rail and Road

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From notice 087145-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.