Award

NNR 19/0164 - Lower Derwent Valley NNR - STA - Public Highway Works

DEFRA

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This contract, under the auspices of Defra, pertains to the provision of construction consultancy services for public highway works in the Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve. With a procurement method classed as a single tender action below threshold, the process follows a direct approach. The tender, identified by reference NNR 19/0164, falls within the planning category of services and has been concluded at the award stage. The process, involving an award dated 12th February 2026, marks its commencement with services expected to begin immediately, extending until 12th August 2027. The project occurs in Yorkshire and the Humber, offering business activities within the United Kingdom, focusing primarily on consultancy services related to construction, specifically within postal code YO19 6FE.

This tender may present significant business growth opportunities for construction consultancy firms specialising in public highway improvements. Despite its unsuitability for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses that can navigate single tender actions effectively, particularly those with established experience in the relevant industry sector and locale, are well-positioned to engage with this project. For the City of York Council Primary, having secured this contract as a supplier, the engagement highlights the potential for local authorities to leverage regional expertise in delivering specific nature reserve enhancements planned by central government bodies such as Defra.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NNR 19/0164 - Lower Derwent Valley NNR - STA - Public Highway Works

Notice Description

NNR 19/0164 - Lower Derwent Valley NNR - STA - Public Highway Works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57d4f35c-272a-4e3b-9899-1ca7fc45f288
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efb1fa1-1826-4496-818d-66b639fc5396
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

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,446 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,446 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 12 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
Stuart Walters
Contact Email
stuart.walters@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07887781469

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL PRIMARY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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