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TB Study

DEFRA

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "TB Study" contract, focusing on the study of the Thames Barrier, is managed by DEFRA, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the technical inspection and testing services category within the services industry. The tender process was selective, called off from a framework agreement, and originally completed on 20th March 2026, with the award announced on the 24th of the same month. The expected contract period is from 7th April 2026 to 29th April 2027, with all activities based primarily in London.

This tender, awarded to Jacobs UK Ltd, represents significant opportunity for businesses involved in specialised technical inspection and testing services. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or voluntary organisations, larger enterprises with expertise in environmental and infrastructural studies could see strong growth potential. With a substantial contract value of £13,558,269, companies in this field could benefit from showcasing their innovative solutions and high standards, potentially positioning themselves for future contracts in similar fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TB Study

Notice Description

Study of the Thames Barrier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-892a0e99-c5eb-49d3-aa58-046730dc969d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e661a75-333e-485b-9682-a1ebc54ce4f8
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£329,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,558,269 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
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
TLI London
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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