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title: "Contract Award Notice - Sandwich Town Tidal Defences - Expert Witness"
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# Contract Award Notice - Sandwich Town Tidal Defences - Expert Witness

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8babfefc-801c-4242-a84e-c1e829a05114

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Contract Award Notice - Sandwich Town Tidal Defences - Expert Witness" within the legal advisory and representation services industry. This contract, valued at £70,000, was awarded to Turner & Townsend Cost Management Limited. It involves the provision of Expert Witness services relating to a Compensation Claim at King's Lodging in Sandwich Town, South East, United Kingdom. The contract will take place from 1st May 2025 to 29th May 2026, with the necessary hearing expected in March 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in legal and advisory roles, particularly those capable of providing expert witness services in compensation claim processes. Given the selective procurement method, it's well-suited for businesses that are part of existing framework agreements, especially SMEs, as they can effectively leverage their niche expertise in legal representation. Such tenders enable businesses to solidify their experience in government contracts and expand their client base through high-profile legal advisory roles connected with public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Provision of Expert Witness services on the Sandwich Town Tidal Defence project, relating to the Compensation Claim at King's Lodging, as advised by the Environment Agency's solicitors. Services to include; providing cost estimates of the proposed remedial works at the property as claimed by the property owners. Provision of an Expert Witness Report for use by the Upper tribunal, liaising with the Claimant's Expert Witness and agreement of a Joint Statement. Review of Claimant's report and Exchange of Questions between Experts including provision of responses to their questions and if necessary the production of Supplementary report(s). Allow for attendance at the Hearing in March 2026, assumed to last 10 working days.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae59055b-2b78-4fae-8475-cb552a01ac75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER & TOWNSEND COST MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae59055b-2b78-4fae-8475-cb552a01ac75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae59055b-2b78-4fae-8475-cb552a01ac75
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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