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title: "Thames Tideway Tunnel - Defra Technical Advisor"
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# Thames Tideway Tunnel - Defra Technical Advisor

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-243e0331-c931-49fb-855b-b02da36ef65d

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## Summary

DEFRA has awarded a contract for the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, specifically hiring a technical advisor to analyse and interpret project data, identify risks, and provide advice on construction and commissioning issues. This contract is part of the general management consultancy services sector and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method under a single tender action, and Agilia Infrastructure Partners Limited has been selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 22nd October 2025 and will conclude on 15th November 2027. The award stage was completed and published on 22nd October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy, risk assessment, and project management within the infrastructure sector. Although targeted towards larger providers rather than SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in government advisory services and construction risk management could find this contract particularly advantageous. The presence of a direct procurement method further indicates that the contracting authority, DEFRA, prioritises specialised knowledge and the ability to swiftly address potential project delays and claims under government schemes.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa5ccaa-f1b5-4568-890d-8272bf541198 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILIA INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa5ccaa-f1b5-4568-890d-8272bf541198

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa5ccaa-f1b5-4568-890d-8272bf541198
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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