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Staples Road MIOS Design & Thames Capital Reconditioning Civils Package

DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Staples Road MIOS Design & Thames Capital Reconditioning Civils Package" was led by Defra group Commercial, based in Peterborough, United Kingdom. The contracting activity relates to design consultancy services in the civil engineering sector, specifically for maintaining a large raised reservoir under the Reservoirs Act 1975. The procurement stage is complete with an award issued on 18 December 2025. Defra used a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement, with the contract commencing on 1 December 2025 and concluding on 26 September 2026. The total contract value amounts to £131,487.55 GBP.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy services within civil engineering, particularly those accustomed to working with statutory safety measures. Although designated as complete, this type of tender provides insight into the scale and scope of projects managed by Defra group Commercial, which is suitable for medium-sized enterprises but not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs. Engaging with such frameworks and staying informed about upcoming tenders from organisations like Defra can position businesses strategically for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Staples Road MIOS Design & Thames Capital Reconditioning Civils Package

Notice Description

Staples Road is a Large Raised Reservoir as defined by the Reservoirs Act 1975. As such there are 10-yearly inspections (S10) to ensure its continued compliance with the legislation. Measures in the Interest Of Safety (MIOS) works are required to maintain the reservoir.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fbf2b6b-a688-4aa9-8f52-c0cb98ce5d5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f11ad84-8b3a-4c47-9f9d-b636379963ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,487 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,487 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 26 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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 GROUP COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Khalisah Ali
Contact Email
khalisah.ali@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
000

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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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