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EAN - AOMR - Godmanchester and Hemingford Lock Channel reinstatement

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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24 Feb 2026 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, acting as the buyer, has completed a procurement process for the "EAN - AOMR - Godmanchester and Hemingford Lock Channel reinstatement" contract in the East of England. The project falls under the "Locks" category, with an expected contract value of £180,872.56. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and Ground Control Limited was awarded the contract on 13 February 2026. The contract period is set from 16 February 2026 to 31 March 2026. Although the tender period ended on 15 September 2025, the award notice was published on 24 February 2026.

This contract provides lucrative opportunities for specialised businesses in the lock installation and maintenance sector. While not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with the capability to fulfil complex works in a timely manner could find considerable benefit from engaging in similar government contracts. Enterprises with experience in handling significant infrastructure projects in the East of England might be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders issued by the Environment Agency or similar entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EAN - AOMR - Godmanchester and Hemingford Lock Channel reinstatement

Notice Description

EAN - AOMR - Godmanchester and Hemingford Lock Channel reinstatement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f18a541-69ca-4e36-adf2-d8de86a7f82d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f0a7198-48a6-4a6c-a1fa-e1115b14250a
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44521100 - Locks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,872 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,872 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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

GROUND CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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