---
title: "Thames Tideway Tunnel - Defra Technical Advisor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05915d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-10-29"
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# Thames Tideway Tunnel - Defra Technical Advisor

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05915d

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## Summary

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.

## 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069209-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 08:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069209-2025
- 1 Sep 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052824-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069209-2025
  29th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052824-2025
  1st September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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