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WMD - PRF Lot 1 - Welland and Nene

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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13 Nov 2025 at 11:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded the procurement process titled "WMD - PRF Lot 1 - Welland and Nene," which focuses on civil engineering consultancy services in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 29 September 2025 and is set to end on 26 March 2027. The contract's value totals £42,356. The award phase is currently marked as complete, with the supplier identified as RAB Consultants Ltd, a large-scale enterprise.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the civil engineering consultancy sector to align their services with environmental and rural development objectives. While the procurement has concluded, similar opportunities may be attractive for large organisations that specialise in property flood resilience and environmental consultancy, particularly those seeking to establish or expand their operations within the framework of public sector contracts in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMD - PRF Lot 1 - Welland and Nene

Notice Description

WMD - Property Flood Resilience Lot 1 - Welland and Nene

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b3e6efa-29b3-4928-b67b-cac71891fa11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd8c3f86-dd89-4765-b90e-f72cdec01215
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
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
£42,356 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,356 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 26 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAB CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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