---
title: "Feasilbility, Funding and Delivery Partner(s)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf44"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THAMES FREEPORT"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# Feasilbility, Funding and Delivery Partner(s)

Buyer: THAMES FREEPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf44

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068449-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THAMES FREEPORT |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM18 7EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock, TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway, TLI42 Tower Hamlets, TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 16:27 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068449-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068449-2026
  20th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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