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Contract Award Notice - Thames Locks Collar Straps and Anchor Blocks/Winch Points 2025-2026

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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06 Oct 2025 at 10:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the design and construction of new anchor blocks and winch points at six lock sites on the River Thames: Iffley, Clifton, Goring, Hambleden, Old Windsor, and Penton Hook. This falls under the civil engineering consultancy services category, classified by CPV code 71311000. The procurement process, completed as of 6th October 2025, utilised a selective method through a framework agreement call-off. The project is valued at approximately £512,719.42 and the contract period runs from 6th October 2025 to 29th May 2026. The primary operation site is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, as denoted by the postal code RG1 8DQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in civil engineering and infrastructure development. With the backing of a notable government department and a decent budget, businesses can take advantage of the potential for showcasing their expertise in large-scale public works projects. The successful contractor, CPC Civils Ltd, was selected as a supplier, indicating that firms with proven experience in similar projects and those already part of applicable framework agreements would be best positioned to benefit from this and future opportunities. The emphasis on replacing outdated infrastructure aligns with longer-term sustainability and reliability goals, making it a fruitful engagement for companies focusing on innovative engineering solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - Thames Locks Collar Straps and Anchor Blocks/Winch Points 2025-2026

Notice Description

Design and build of new anchor blocks / winch points at six lock sites on the River Thames: Iffley, Clifton, Goring, Hambleden, Old Windsor and Penton Hook locks, where the existing anchor blocks are not fit for purpose and need to be replaced.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33ac4246-9756-40b3-8ffb-9ef43baa53b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17302dc9-794f-4dee-8428-15affc128da2
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£512,719 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£407,246 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 29 May 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CPC CIVILS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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