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National - Aurora - MEICA Assets Reliability

DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL

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22 Jan 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "National - Aurora - MEICA Assets Reliability" has been awarded by Defra group Commercial. This contract falls under the industry category of Infrastructure works consultancy services and is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage, with the award date being 19th January 2026. The entire project, valued at £178,215.10, was carried out via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th December 2025 and the contract period commencing on 2nd January 2026, concluding on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses with capabilities in delivering consultancy services related to infrastructure works. Although primarily large-scale companies would find this tender advantageous due to its specific requirements and defined value, businesses in the consultancy services sector focusing on MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation) are particularly well-suited. With a contract secured by AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited, this project can serve as a significant indicator of growth potential within the infrastructure consultancy field, allowing experienced companies to expand their portfolio and reputation in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

National - Aurora - MEICA Assets Reliability

Notice Description

The MEICA Assets Reliability project is required as part of the transformation programme and will undertake the initial synthesis of the key deliverables and strategic direction for the EA MEICA programme, focusing on three primary workstreams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60e137f1-0d9f-4e46-8bc9-742518385b4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ccb5b1-94f1-4200-bfa7-6f428d41c46e
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,215 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,215 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL
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

ATKINSRÉALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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