Award

LNA - Lower Witham - Designer Construction Support - CDF Lot 1

DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL

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Award

11 Jul 2025 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Group Commercial successfully completed the procurement process titled "LNA - Lower Witham - Designer Construction Support - CDF Lot 1", focusing on civil engineering consultancy services. The project, based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, followed a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9th July 2025, and the contract runs from 10th July 2025 to 29th December 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £69,161.41, reflects Defra's commercial objective to engage experienced civil engineering consultants for the project.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities for civil engineering consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in meeting complex design support requirements. The award to Ove Arup & Partners Limited underscores the importance of established competence and a proven track record in the industry. While this particular opportunity was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can align with framework agreements will find similar procurement exercises beneficial for expanding their engagement with public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LNA - Lower Witham - Designer Construction Support - CDF Lot 1

Notice Description

Lincolnshire Northants - Lower Witham - Designer Construction Support - CDF Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-627723a5-51d9-4556-928b-5d5246d0b2e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fab3416-e075-4969-8c38-8f85bdde0b2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,161 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,161 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 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 - 29 Dec 2025 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
DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1AQ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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