Award

Digital Twin

O F W A T

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Award

28 Jan 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digital Twin" was initiated by the buyer, O F W A T, a regulatory authority located in Birmingham, England. The project falls under the civil engineering consultancy services category, covering regions in England and Wales. This procurement has reached the award stage, with the award published on 28th January 2026 following a tender that concluded on 20th December 2025. The contract commences on 12th January 2026 and extends until 6th April 2026. The procurement employed a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold, with Atkinsréalis UK Limited selected as the supplier.

This digital twin project represents a valuable opportunity for growth for businesses involved in civil engineering consultancy services. With a contract value of £68,000, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in innovative digital solutions for dynamic virtual models can leverage their expertise to deliver services in real-time simulation and virtual environments. The private sector, particularly firms with experience in digital transformation and real-time data integration, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Despite its completion, analysing this procurement could aid businesses in understanding market demands and preparing for future tenders in the engineering consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Twin

Notice Description

A digital twin is a dynamic virtual copy of a physical asset, process, system or environment that looks like and behaves in real time identically to its real-world partner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-851e5a01-4e81-4cc8-ae47-704c11303933
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7121f97b-c787-4075-a763-6817dd0db8e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 6 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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