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Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Carlsberg Sluice - Appraisal

DEFRA

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09 Mar 2026 at 20:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Carlsberg Sluice - Appraisal," focusing on flood-prevention works, is conducted by DEFRA, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in London. The tender involves reviewing Northampton's flood defence strategy and hydraulic modelling, specifically assessing the Carlsberg Sluice's condition and suitability. This contract, valued at £28,000, follows a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The procurement reached the award stage on 9th March 2026, with work commencing between 5th and 6th January 2026, which ensures prompt delivery within the region of West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, hydraulic engineering, and flood defence systems. Despite not being explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with expertise in flood-prevention works, like Ove Arup & Partners Limited, who secured the award, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Companies with experience in providing consultancy and appraisal services can utilise this process to expand their project portfolio and strengthen their credentials within the infrastructure and environmental sector.

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Notice Title

Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Carlsberg Sluice - Appraisal

Notice Description

The consultant will review Northampton's flood defence strategy and hydraulic modelling, and assess the condition and suitability of Carlsberg Sluice and to complete an appraisal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58178f15-37e8-4702-9e90-410e3707edef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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