Award

GMC Veg Maintenance 25 -26 Lowther

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Award

16 May 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the award stage for the "GMC Veg Maintenance 25 -26 Lowther" contract, which falls under the works category for flood-defences maintenance. This procurement is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract beginning on 28th April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. With a total value of £133,070.8, the contract was awarded to Lowther Forestry Group Ltd. This tender is specifically aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although it is not open to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in vegetation maintenance and flood-defence works. Businesses with experience in environmental management and infrastructure maintenance can leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolios and enhance their credibility within the public sector. By participating in such government contracts, businesses can establish robust relationships with key public bodies like the Environment Agency, fostering potential for future collaborations. Moreover, this procurement approach, through a framework agreement, allows businesses to become part of a pre-qualified pool, increasing their chances of being considered for upcoming projects.

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Notice Title

GMC Veg Maintenance 25 -26 Lowther

Notice Description

Environment Agency Greater Manchester Merseyside and Cheshire Vegetation Maintenance Programme 25 - 26 - Lowther

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1953a3ef-907f-492f-a9ef-a9cc431041a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10eb0370-594a-4044-86f8-615b34f28c36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,070 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,070 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA4 1HT
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Latchford East
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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