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Thames Tideway Tunnel - Defra Technical Advisor

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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29 Oct 2025 at 08:48

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01 Sep 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Thames Tideway Tunnel - Defra Technical Advisor" contract was initiated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the services industry category, focuses on providing technical consultancy and analysis to assess project progress and potential risks. The procurement process utilised a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," and has reached the award stage. Key dates include the contract signing on 22 October 2025 and the contract period starting from 16 November 2025 to 15 November 2027. The supplier awarded the contract is Agilia Infrastructure Partners Limited, a large organisation headquartered in Middlesborough.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those experienced in large-scale construction project advisory services. Given the scope of work to involve risk identification and project analysis, businesses with a track record in the engineering and consultancy sectors are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The need for high-quality external advice ensures that firms with expertise in addressing technical and project management challenges will find this contract particularly advantageous, potentially positioning themselves for future collaborations with governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thames Tideway Tunnel - Defra Technical Advisor

Notice Description

Analysing and interpreting information and data on project progress Identifying risks and issues relevant to Government, including construction/commissioning delays and issues that could lead to claims under the GSP and advising Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05915d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069209-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILIA INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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