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

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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16 Jul 2026 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, acting on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, procured technical and commercial advisory services for Border Control Post and Control Point infrastructure. The requirement covers transport systems consultancy supporting the planning, development or management of infrastructure used for border controls. The service is relevant to consultancies with expertise in transport infrastructure, border facilities, technical assurance, commercial advice or related public-sector infrastructure programmes. Delivery may be required across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and other international locations. The procurement is classified as services and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 19 June 2026 to Costain Ltd. The awarded contract value is £467,097. The contract runs from 19 June 2026 to 18 December 2026. It followed a direct procurement route described as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender submission deadline was 20 May 2026 at 12:00. The requirement was treated as one service package rather than being divided into lots. The award was made to one supplier, and the award is active. The outcome indicates that the Department for Transport selected a provider for a defined period of technical and commercial advisory support concerning Border Control Post and Control Point infrastructure.

For a supplier that did not win this contract, the award demonstrates demand for specialist advice combining transport infrastructure knowledge with technical and commercial capability in border-control facilities. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to understand Border Control Posts and Control Points, their operational and infrastructure constraints, and the public-sector environment in which they are planned and delivered. Relevant strengths would include technical advisory, commercial advisory, transport systems consultancy, infrastructure planning, programme support and the ability to work across UK and international locations. The opportunity is suitable for smaller organisations and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so a focused specialist may compete alongside larger infrastructure consultancies, either directly or through a suitable delivery partnership.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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