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Thames Tideway Tunnel - Defra Technical Advisor

DEFRA

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22 Oct 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

DEFRA has awarded a contract for the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, specifically hiring a technical advisor to analyse and interpret project data, identify risks, and provide advice on construction and commissioning issues. This contract is part of the general management consultancy services sector and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method under a single tender action, and Agilia Infrastructure Partners Limited has been selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 22nd October 2025 and will conclude on 15th November 2027. The award stage was completed and published on 22nd October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy, risk assessment, and project management within the infrastructure sector. Although targeted towards larger providers rather than SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in government advisory services and construction risk management could find this contract particularly advantageous. The presence of a direct procurement method further indicates that the contracting authority, DEFRA, prioritises specialised knowledge and the ability to swiftly address potential project delays and claims under government schemes.

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Notice Title

Thames Tideway Tunnel - Defra Technical Advisor

Notice Description

Analysing and interpreting information and data on project progress Identifying risks and issues relevant to Government, including construction/commissioning delays and issues that could lead to claims under the GSP and advising Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-243e0331-c931-49fb-855b-b02da36ef65d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa5ccaa-f1b5-4568-890d-8272bf541198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
DEFRA
Contact Email
defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILIA INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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