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23 Jul 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded a public procurement process titled "Contract Award Notice - Days Weir Refurbishment - OBC-FBC Design" focused on civil engineering consultancy services. This procurement, carried out under a selective method via a framework agreement, falls within the services category and is centred in the South East of the United Kingdom, with a postal code of RG1 8DQ. The award stage is complete as of 17th July 2026, following a tender process that concluded on 4th May 2026. The contract value is £1,199,802, and the contract period extends from 15th July 2026 to 5th June 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it demonstrates an engagement with well-suited firms like Jacobs UK Ltd, who have been awarded the contract. The focus on detailed design development from an outline proposal offers growth potential for firms in civil engineering consultancy looking to expand their portfolio of public sector projects. Companies skilled in engineering consultancy or those who can provide innovative design solutions within the parameters set by public frameworks could find similar opportunities fruitful for business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice -Days Weir Refurbishment - OBC-FBC Design

Notice Description

The required outcome of this commission is to develop the outline design produced at appraisal stage into a detailed design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76d65c6a-46a2-46ec-b042-b2feee3a9506
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/078f94cb-8b5d-4c1c-aab7-c918bd89ff5a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,199,802 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,102,150 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 5 Jun 2028 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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