Scope
Description
We require French / English language interpretation services (i.e. live orally at meetings, or online) and document translation services (i.e. written documents from French into English).
Total value (estimated)
- £165,000 excluding VAT
- £198,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Interpretation
Description
Simultaneous interpretation at meetings in both English and French languages
Lot value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Translation
Description
To provide accurate translation of documents from French into English within specified deadlines.
Lot value (estimated)
- £45,000 excluding VAT
- £54,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 79530000 - Translation services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Interpretation
Lot 2. Translation
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
10 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality 80%
Cost 20%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
ITT Statement of Requirement ORR CT 25-96.docx
Bravosolution Joining Instruction.doc
Contracting authority
Office of Rail and Road
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPH-6471-MDYY
25 Cabot Square
London
E14 4QZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government