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Feasilbility, Funding and Delivery Partner(s)

THAMES FREEPORT

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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 16:27

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Thames Freeport, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of its tender for "Feasibility, Funding and Delivery Partner(s)." The procurement is part of the Industry, Investment and Infrastructure Framework aimed at stimulating economic growth across East London and the Estuary, with related activities at sites including DP World London Gateway and Ford Dagenham. This initiative targets sectors such as Technology and Advanced Manufacturing and Deployed Artificial Intelligence. Interested parties should note the final date for expressing interest is 21 August 2026, with the award decision expected by 2 October 2026. The project employs an open, competitive flexible procedure with submissions via the Delta e-sourcing platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in strategic advisory, appraisal, feasibility, and investment services. Suitable candidates include firms capable of providing multi-disciplinary solutions, either independently or as part of a consortium. With an anticipated annual spend of £1,000,000, extending up to a maximum ceiling of £5,000,000 plus VAT, the contract is designed as a Framework Enabling Contract. Qualified businesses will benefit from delivering services such as business planning and SPV operations. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, making this a promising prospect for companies looking to leverage their expertise in consultancy services to drive business growth within these pivotal sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasilbility, Funding and Delivery Partner(s)

Notice Description

Description: Thames Freeport (TFP) is one of eight English Freeports established under the Government's Freeport Policy. Spanning tax sites at DP World London Gateway (Thurrock), the Port of Tilbury (Thurrock), and Ford Dagenham (Barking & Dagenham), TFP operates as the accountable body for a programme of investment, infrastructure and innovation interventions targeting place-based economic growth across East London and the Estuary. TFP has published its Industry, Investment and Infrastructure Framework (TFIIIF), establishing an ambition to catalyse PS16 billion in cumulative GVA, create 23,230 net additional jobs, and generate PS1.5 billion in additional annual GVA across four sector clusters: Technology and Advanced Manufacturing; Sustainable Construction; Advanced Port Logistics; and Deployed Artificial Intelligence. To deliver the TFIIIF programme, TFP requires access to a high-calibre, multi-disciplinary Strategic Advisory Partner(s) capable of providing integrated advisory, appraisal, feasibility, investment facilitation and SPV services. The contract will be structured as a Framework Enabling Contract with Statements of Work drawn down per project. TFP anticipates annual spend of approximately PS1,000,000 against a ceiling of PS5,000,000 +VAT over the full 3+1+1 year term. The successful provider must be capable of delivering -- individually or through a named consortium -- all of the following service lines to create a single supplier Framework: *Service Line A -- Treasury-Compliant Business Cases (HM Treasury Green Book, Five Case Model) *Service Line B -- Programme and Project Evaluation (HM Treasury Magenta Book) *Service Line C -- Project Feasibility Studies (RIBA Stages 0-2 and Pre-RIBA Technical Feasibility) *Service Line D -- Investment Cases for Private and Institutional Capital *Service Line E -- Business Planning and Financial Modelling *Service Line F -- Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Establishment and Ongoing Operation *Service Line G -- Finance and Legal Services (SPV and Project Finance) *Service Line H -- Investor Access and Capital Facilitation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 3 year term with extension options of 1 + 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068449-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES FREEPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM18 7EH
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock, TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway, TLI42 Tower Hamlets, TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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