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Swan Draw Dock Design Support

DEFRA

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02 Apr 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Defra has awarded a contract for "Swan Draw Dock Design Support" to Jacobs UK Ltd. The project involves providing construction design support services for the Swan Draw Dock, classified under CPV code 79933000. This contract, valued at GBP 505,175, is part of the services industry category and spans multiple locations including Peterborough (PE2 8YY) and London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated through a tender with a selective procurement method (call-off from a framework agreement), has now reached the award stage. The contract period commenced on 25 March 2025 and will conclude on 25 May 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on specialised construction design support services. The long-term nature of the contract can provide sustained business for firms like Jacobs UK Ltd., which are well-suited for such complex service-oriented projects. Companies with expertise in design consultancy within the construction sector, particularly those adept at handling detailed and intricate projects, stand to benefit significantly from such procurement processes. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, the substantial contract value and the engagement period offer robust growth possibilities for well-established firms in this industry.

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Notice Title

Swan Draw Dock Design Support

Notice Description

Construction Design Support for Swan Draw Dock

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-707dad73-0bb6-472d-8f2a-af5442da6a39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba6a807-878a-45b8-936f-6610e33f831b
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

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£505,175 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£505,175 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 25 May 2027 2-3 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
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
TLI London

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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