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Sevington Inland Border Facility- Design Support

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the provision of design support regarding the future of the Sevington Inland Border Facility. With a focus on design consultancy services, this tender falls under the industry category ID 79415200. The project reached the award stage on 27th August 2025, following the closing of the tender period on 27th June 2025. The contract commenced on 26th August 2025 and will continue until 28th February 2026. The contract covers a broad geographical scope, including the United Kingdom and other global regions, and was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive design consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in design and consultancy, particularly those with experience operating in large-scaled geographical locations, will find this contract beneficial for growth. The award was secured by AtkinsRealis UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, demonstrating the opportunity for businesses with significant capability in design consultancy to secure government contracts that support infrastructural development. Such projects can enhance a business's portfolio, showcasing its competency in handling complex, geographically expansive projects.

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Notice Title

Sevington Inland Border Facility- Design Support

Notice Description

Provide reference designs to support and advice in respect of a range of matters arising out of the options for the future of the Sevington Inland Border Facility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a105a5bd-a36d-430b-8fed-e6336678d382
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a435bcb-0151-4b6e-9893-aa80625d49d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rory.morgan@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS

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