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Contract Award Notice - Sandwich Town Tidal Defences - Expert Witness

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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05 Feb 2026 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Contract Award Notice - Sandwich Town Tidal Defences - Expert Witness" within the legal advisory and representation services industry. This contract, valued at £70,000, was awarded to Turner & Townsend Cost Management Limited. It involves the provision of Expert Witness services relating to a Compensation Claim at King's Lodging in Sandwich Town, South East, United Kingdom. The contract will take place from 1st May 2025 to 29th May 2026, with the necessary hearing expected in March 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in legal and advisory roles, particularly those capable of providing expert witness services in compensation claim processes. Given the selective procurement method, it's well-suited for businesses that are part of existing framework agreements, especially SMEs, as they can effectively leverage their niche expertise in legal representation. Such tenders enable businesses to solidify their experience in government contracts and expand their client base through high-profile legal advisory roles connected with public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - Sandwich Town Tidal Defences - Expert Witness

Notice Description

Provision of Expert Witness services on the Sandwich Town Tidal Defence project, relating to the Compensation Claim at King's Lodging, as advised by the Environment Agency's solicitors. Services to include; providing cost estimates of the proposed remedial works at the property as claimed by the property owners. Provision of an Expert Witness Report for use by the Upper tribunal, liaising with the Claimant's Expert Witness and agreement of a Joint Statement. Review of Claimant's report and Exchange of Questions between Experts including provision of responses to their questions and if necessary the production of Supplementary report(s). Allow for attendance at the Hearing in March 2026, assumed to last 10 working days.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8babfefc-801c-4242-a84e-c1e829a05114
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae59055b-2b78-4fae-8475-cb552a01ac75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 29 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER & TOWNSEND COST MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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