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National - Aurora Transformation Programme - Asset Type Plans

DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL

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03 Mar 2026 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Aurora Transformation Programme's Asset Type Plans project has been completed by Defra group Commercial, focusing on asset type management within the East of England. This procurement falls under the technical analysis or consultancy services category and utilised a selective process via a framework agreement. The tender concluded on 19th January 2026, and the contract period spanned from 4th February to 14th April 2026. The contract, valued at £79,750.74, has been awarded to AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited, with the award officially published on 3rd March 2026.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and analysis, specifically those with experience in asset management and standardisation. Although the project is not earmarked for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale enterprises that align with the framework agreement criteria are ideal candidates. The focus on whole-life asset management decisions positions this project as a significant opportunity for those in the consultancy field, enhancing their portfolio within public sector asset management domains.

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Notice Title

National - Aurora Transformation Programme - Asset Type Plans

Notice Description

The asset type plans workstream will allow the Environment Agency to define the specific risks, requirements and standards of a particular asset type to support standardisation of whole life Asset Management activities and decision-making.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cd44db7-061f-480a-802e-01c72d2e7d4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8cd7e5-0657-4a68-8f91-da5ada6f9105
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 14 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS PPS

Further Information

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