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title: "THRE0081 - Border Control Post (BCP) and Control Point (CP) Infrastructure Technical and Commercial Advisory Services (On behalf of DEFRA)"
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# THRE0081 - Border Control Post (BCP) and Control Point (CP) Infrastructure Technical and Commercial Advisory Services (On behalf of DEFRA)

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c19b7a8c-cb1b-4190-8a68-ece76b36fa20

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## Summary

This procurement process involved the Department for Transport (DfTc) facilitating a contract for "THRE0081 - Border Control Post (BCP) and Control Point (CP) Infrastructure Technical and Commercial Advisory Services" on behalf of DEFRA, classified under the transport systems consultancy services category (CPV code 71311200). The procurement method was a direct approach via single tender action below the threshold, indicative of the specific requirements. The contract's completion stage was reached, with the award status marked active on 19th June 2026. The contract commenced on 19th June 2026, ending on 18th December 2026, with the advice being utilised across various locations including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The contract value was set at £467,097 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy, particularly those inclined to deliver advisory services within international and domestic frameworks. Businesses that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or organisations driven by social values (VCSEs) may find this contract accessible, given its suitability criteria. With Costain Ltd, a large-scale firm, successfully acquiring the supplier role, it demonstrates potential for partnerships and subcontracting opportunities beneficial to firms keen on entering this sector or expanding their project portfolios in infrastructure consultancy services related to border control posts and control points.

## Notice

Contract Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfd77921-4dba-4674-b443-472783df2611 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £467,097 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £467,097 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COSTAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfd77921-4dba-4674-b443-472783df2611

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfd77921-4dba-4674-b443-472783df2611
  16th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c06dadfe-4f60-4352-9af2-8f9794156a79
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