THRE0081 - Border Control Post (BCP) and Control Point (CP) Infrastructure Technical and Commercial Advisory Services (On behalf of DEFRA)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

16 Jul 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved the Department for Transport (DfTc) facilitating a contract for "THRE0081 - Border Control Post (BCP) and Control Point (CP) Infrastructure Technical and Commercial Advisory Services" on behalf of DEFRA, classified under the transport systems consultancy services category (CPV code 71311200). The procurement method was a direct approach via single tender action below the threshold, indicative of the specific requirements. The contract's completion stage was reached, with the award status marked active on 19th June 2026. The contract commenced on 19th June 2026, ending on 18th December 2026, with the advice being utilised across various locations including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The contract value was set at £467,097 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy, particularly those inclined to deliver advisory services within international and domestic frameworks. Businesses that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or organisations driven by social values (VCSEs) may find this contract accessible, given its suitability criteria. With Costain Ltd, a large-scale firm, successfully acquiring the supplier role, it demonstrates potential for partnerships and subcontracting opportunities beneficial to firms keen on entering this sector or expanding their project portfolios in infrastructure consultancy services related to border control posts and control points.

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Notice Title

THRE0081 - Border Control Post (BCP) and Control Point (CP) Infrastructure Technical and Commercial Advisory Services (On behalf of DEFRA)

Notice Description

Contract Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c19b7a8c-cb1b-4190-8a68-ece76b36fa20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfd77921-4dba-4674-b443-472783df2611
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£467,097 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£467,097 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 18 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

COSTAIN

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