This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for the "Weybridge Technical Assurance and High Containment Services," categorised under technical services (CPV code: 71356000). The award stage of this procurement was reached on 8th June 2026. This contract, valued at £7,000,000, is established through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract is set to start on 2nd June 2026 and will last until 30th June 2036, covering a broad delivery range including the United Kingdom and various international regions.

This long-term project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical services, particularly those capable of providing high containment facilities and technical assurance solutions. Although suitability for SMEs and VCSEs was not highlighted, larger enterprises with experience in handling complex, international technical services could potentially benefit from future opportunities stemming from this contract's demands. Businesses with a strong track record in such services should consider this an attractive area for growth and expansion, directly engaging with DEFRA as a key governmental agency involved in environmental and technical advancements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Weybridge Technical Assurance and High Containment Services

Notice Description

Weybridge Technical Assurance and High Containment Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47364272-0e32-4f6c-be3b-464c2ed21312
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ffaffd8-97f0-4616-8331-ad99ff562812
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2036 Over 5 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERRICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-47364272-0e32-4f6c-be3b-464c2ed21312-2026-06-10T15:42:56+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-10T15:42:56+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-47364272-0e32-4f6c-be3b-464c2ed21312",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0646100D8d000003VQwdEAG",
        "title": "Weybridge Technical Assurance and High Containment Services",
        "description": "Weybridge Technical Assurance and High Containment Services",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "71356000",
            "description": "Technical services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "KT15 3NB"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 7000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-23T15:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-06-02T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2036-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-335436",
            "name": "DEFRA",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "DEFRA"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Seacole Building, Marsham street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Lu Mao",
                "email": "Lu.Mao@defra.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-335437",
            "name": "MERRICK AND COMPANY",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "MERRICK AND COMPANY"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd Greenwood Village, CO 80111"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-335436",
        "name": "DEFRA"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-47364272-0e32-4f6c-be3b-464c2ed21312-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-06-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-06-10T15:42:56+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 7000000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-335437",
                    "name": "MERRICK AND COMPANY"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-02T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2036-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ffaffd8-97f0-4616-8331-ad99ff562812",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-10T15:42:56+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "C34336_Weybridge High Containment Contract_Redacted",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61db94c5-629e-4de9-ab14-09f62a6013a0",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}