Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Pippa.Hicks@environment-agency.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Defra Technical Adisor (DTA) for the Thames Tideway Tunnel
Reference number
32935
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Defra is seeking to procure the services of a Technical Advisor to provide Defra and Government with expertise from an engineering, commissioning and major construction project perspective in order to protect Government’s interests in the Thames Tideway Tunnel (TTT) project.
Despite the impact of Covid-19, the project is almost 60% complete. The tunnelling phase is expected to be complete in 2022 when the testing and commissioning stage will commence.
The Defra Technical Adviser (DTA) will provide Defra’s Thames Tideway Tunnel Team (TTT Team) with technical expertise from an engineering and major construction project perspective in order to protect Government’s interests in the project. Over the next year or so the project will be moving from the tunnelling to commissioning phase and so we will require a DTA that can also provide expertise on the commissioning of major construction projects.
The DTA will need to assess the data and information being provided by Tideway and the project’s Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) and report back to Defra. Examples of what the DTA would need to do are:
• Analyse and interpret information and data on project progress, including cost and schedule;
• Identify risks and issues relevant to Government, including construction delays and issues and commissioning that could lead to claims under the GSP;
• Advise Defra on steps that should be taken to better understand and mitigate risks;
• Advise on other adhoc issues Defra may need technical advice on such as project variations;
Provide advice, reports and brief the team in preparation for key quarterly governance meetings with regular attendance at some of these meetings;
• Provide input to briefings and submissions and to attend meetings with senior Defra officials if required.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Defra is seeking to procure the services of a Technical Advisor to provide Defra and Government with expertise from an engineering, commissioning and major construction project perspective in order to protect Government’s interests in the Thames Tideway Tunnel (TTT) project.
Despite the impact of Covid-19, the project is almost 60% complete. The tunnelling phase is expected to be complete in 2022 when the testing and commissioning stage will commence.
The Defra Technical Adviser (DTA) will provide Defra’s Thames Tideway Tunnel Team (TTT Team) with technical expertise from an engineering and major construction project perspective in order to protect Government’s interests in the project. Over the next year or so the project will be moving from the tunnelling to commissioning phase and so we will require a DTA that can also provide expertise on the commissioning of major construction projects.
The DTA will need to assess the data and information being provided by Tideway and the project’s Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) and report back to Defra. Examples of what the DTA would need to do are:
• Analyse and interpret information and data on project progress, including cost and schedule;
• Identify risks and issues relevant to Government, including construction delays and issues and commissioning that could lead to claims under the GSP;
• Advise Defra on steps that should be taken to better understand and mitigate risks;
• Advise on other adhoc issues Defra may need technical advice on such as project variations;
Provide advice, reports and brief the team in preparation for key quarterly governance meetings with regular attendance at some of these meetings;
• Provide input to briefings and submissions and to attend meetings with senior Defra officials if required.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 May 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes