Planning

Defra Technical Adisor (DTA) for the Thames Tideway Tunnel

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

22 Apr 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is planning a procurement process for a Technical Advisor (DTA) for the Thames Tideway Tunnel project. The project, which falls under the systems and technical consultancy services industry category, is located in the UK and has a planned value of £400,000. Key activities will focus on providing expertise from an engineering, commissioning, and major construction project perspective. The procurement initiation date is set for 28th May 2021, with the contract aimed to protect Government interests as the project transitions from tunnelling to the commissioning stage in 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in engineering consultancy, construction project management, and technical advisory services. Companies that specialise in risk assessment, project analysis, and environmental consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can contribute critical insights and support during the project's crucial phases. Engaging with this tender will not only enhance business visibility but also open avenues for collaboration with government bodies and large infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Defra Technical Adisor (DTA) for the Thames Tideway Tunnel

Notice Description

Defra is seeking to procure the services of a Technical Advisor to provide Defra and Government with expertise from an engineering, commissioning and major construction project perspective in order to protect Government's interests in the Thames Tideway Tunnel (TTT) project. Despite the impact of Covid-19, the project is almost 60% complete. The tunnelling phase is expected to be complete in 2022 when the testing and commissioning stage will commence. The Defra Technical Adviser (DTA) will provide Defra's Thames Tideway Tunnel Team (TTT Team) with technical expertise from an engineering and major construction project perspective in order to protect Government's interests in the project. Over the next year or so the project will be moving from the tunnelling to commissioning phase and so we will require a DTA that can also provide expertise on the commissioning of major construction projects. The DTA will need to assess the data and information being provided by Tideway and the project's Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) and report back to Defra. Examples of what the DTA would need to do are: * Analyse and interpret information and data on project progress, including cost and schedule; * Identify risks and issues relevant to Government, including construction delays and issues and commissioning that could lead to claims under the GSP; * Advise Defra on steps that should be taken to better understand and mitigate risks; * Advise on other adhoc issues Defra may need technical advice on such as project variations; Provide advice, reports and brief the team in preparation for key quarterly governance meetings with regular attendance at some of these meetings; * Provide input to briefings and submissions and to attend meetings with senior Defra officials if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra is seeking to procure the services of a Technical Advisor to provide Defra and Government with expertise from an engineering, commissioning and major construction project perspective in order to protect Government's interests in the Thames Tideway Tunnel (TTT) project. Despite the impact of Covid-19, the project is almost 60% complete. The tunnelling phase is expected to be complete in 2022 when the testing and commissioning stage will commence. The Defra Technical Adviser (DTA) will provide Defra's Thames Tideway Tunnel Team (TTT Team) with technical expertise from an engineering and major construction project perspective in order to protect Government's interests in the project. Over the next year or so the project will be moving from the tunnelling to commissioning phase and so we will require a DTA that can also provide expertise on the commissioning of major construction projects. The DTA will need to assess the data and information being provided by Tideway and the project's Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) and report back to Defra. Examples of what the DTA would need to do are: * Analyse and interpret information and data on project progress, including cost and schedule; * Identify risks and issues relevant to Government, including construction delays and issues and commissioning that could lead to claims under the GSP; * Advise Defra on steps that should be taken to better understand and mitigate risks; * Advise on other adhoc issues Defra may need technical advice on such as project variations; Provide advice, reports and brief the team in preparation for key quarterly governance meetings with regular attendance at some of these meetings; * Provide input to briefings and submissions and to attend meetings with senior Defra officials if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a95e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008685-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pippa.hicks@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

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
Not specified

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

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