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Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

DEFRA

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23 Jul 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception," involves the buying organisation Defra, located in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Categorised under the industry of flood-prevention works, this opportunity underwent a selective procurement method executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 21 July 2025, with contract commencement on the same date and scheduled to end by 31 December 2025. The tender targeted services within numerous regions, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories, amassing a value of £68,006.54.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in flood-prevention services. While the process did not extend specific opportunities for SMEs or VCSEs, companies equipped with the expertise in environmental services and infrastructure improvements are well-suited to engage with scope for subcontracting or partnership with the awarded supplier, AtkinsRéalis UK Limited. The contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those looking to expand their operations in public sector projects across diverse geographic areas.

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Notice Title

Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

Notice Description

Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-304775c5-9431-4298-8f45-5ba9db606f6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449089fa-8451-45cf-a9c8-212169f580b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,006 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,006 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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