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Design Guardian for LSBA

DEFRA

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24 Jul 2025 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Design Guardian for LSBA" project, orchestrated by DEFRA, has reached the award stage as of 24 July 2025. This contract, which pertains to engineering design services, serves the APHA Weybridge project located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, with a value of £82,250, was conducted via a single tender action (below threshold) method. The overall project span is set from 10 July 2025 to 1 April 2026, marking significant phases in the consultancy domain for the technical advisory at the RIBA 4 level.

This tender creates opportunities for growth in professional engineering and design consultancy, particularly for firms specialising in complex technical advisory roles. While the procurement does not specifically focus on SMEs or VCSEs, it presents considerable opportunities for established businesses capable of providing high-level engineering design services. Baker Hicks Limited has been awarded the contract, underscoring the tender's alignment with firms possessing strong technical expertise and a proven track record in delivering design services. Businesses with similar capabilities and located within the accessible regions could be highly competitive in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Guardian for LSBA

Notice Description

RIBA 4 Technical Advisor For LSBA project at APHA Weybridge

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5692658d-2919-4a5e-b030-763787444083
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316fe846-295d-41d2-9a20-63cd4c9b9cb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 1 Apr 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ADDLESTONE
Postcode
KT15 3NB
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
New Haw
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAKER HICKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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