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Lowdham Construction Design Support

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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07 Mar 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for "Lowdham Construction Design Support" under the flood-prevention works category. The project, procured through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, has a budget of £749,695.49. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited on 4th February 2025. The contract period is set from 1st December 2024 to 5th July 2027, covering locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. Bids for this tender were due by 30th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in flood-prevention and design support. Companies in sectors such as civil engineering, environmental consultancy, and construction management would find this tender beneficial for growing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in government contracts. Although the procurement was selective and not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it indicates opportunities for established large-scale firms to engage in future framework agreements and projects deployed across multiple international locations.

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Notice Title

Lowdham Construction Design Support

Notice Description

Lowdham Construction Design Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8444209a-9a10-45b4-99f0-2d0923739e60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/252b2653-fba7-4bae-a735-28c9642ffdb0
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

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£749,695 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£749,695 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 5 Jul 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1AQ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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