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Lowther NW CLA AOMR Lot 3 Vegetation Management

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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29 Jun 2026 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Lowther NW CLA AOMR Lot 3 Vegetation Management," which falls under the "Flood-defences maintenance works" industry category. This contract, focusing on vegetation management, is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The buying organisation, based at 17 Smith Square, London, has employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract officially awarded on 23rd June 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 24th June 2026 and will extend until 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £186,455.98.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in flood defence and maintenance. With a contract value of over £186,000, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Lowther Forestry Group Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in this sector. The nature of the work, involving vegetation management, requires expertise in ecological management and resource sustainability, making it ideal for businesses with competencies in these areas. The successful execution of such contracts can lead to further opportunities within the realm of infrastructure maintenance, especially for SMEs aiming to strengthen their portfolios in government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lowther NW CLA AOMR Lot 3 Vegetation Management

Notice Description

NW CLA AOMR Lot 3 Vegetation Management

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cd048ae-f57d-40e3-967a-3566e64f29b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7b97c8c-0c80-4385-b480-1fd9559ed4cd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£186,455 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,455 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP

Further Information

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