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Thames Lower Risk Debris Screens - Design & Construction

DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL

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14 Oct 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Defra group Commercial for the project titled "Thames Lower Risk Debris Screens - Design & Construction" is at the award stage. This project falls under the industry category of engineering design services for civil construction works. The aim is to improve debris and security screens for the Environment Agency, ensuring compliance with safety and flood risk regulations. Taking place in the East of England, the contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the project valued at £3,186,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th August 2025 and the award made on 28th August 2025.

The awarded contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those with capabilities in engineering design services. While the procurement was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, companies such as BAM Nuttall Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of established firms that can benefit from such projects. By participating in these contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio and expand their operations within the public sector infrastructure projects domain.

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Notice Title

Thames Lower Risk Debris Screens - Design & Construction

Notice Description

The overall objective of this scheme is to make the necessary improvements to the Environment Agency's debris and security screens such that they are legally compliant in respect of flood risk and public safety, safe and efficient to operate & maintain and low in whole-life financial & carbon cost.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62a7fd7c-58e3-42e8-a52a-13e7bd80429e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afe9e65a-8bf5-4ed6-8f1a-7937a0c52982
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,186,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,512,271 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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

BAM NUTTALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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