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Mids - AOMR Lot 2 Direct Award 2025-26 - ECS - Upper Ringstead

DEFRA

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05 Jan 2026 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) concerned a direct award under the Mids - AOMR Lot 2 framework for flood-defence maintenance works in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Mids - AOMR Lot 2 Direct Award 2025-26 - ECS - Upper Ringstead", utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 25th November 2025 to 26th November 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th November 2025, and the award being made active on 26th November 2025, with the award notice published on 5th January 2026. The contract was valued at £54,014 GBP.

This tender presented a significant opportunity within the construction and engineering sector, specifically targeting firms specialising in flood-defence maintenance. The contract was awarded to ECS Engineering Services Ltd, indicating it is well-suited for established companies in the industry with the capability to deliver specialised maintenance works within short time frames. While the procurement was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with relevant expertise and experience in such framework agreements can benefit from similar opportunities in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mids - AOMR Lot 2 Direct Award 2025-26 - ECS - Upper Ringstead

Notice Description

Mids - AOMR Lot 2 Direct Award 2025-26 - ECS - Upper Ringstead

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6475ff9f-f501-432b-96e7-f44741f19b4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11321048-cbf9-4e29-9e95-7739561b392a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,014 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,014 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 30 days
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4SB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECS ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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