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NW AOMR Lot 1 Bedford Desilt

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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17 Nov 2025 at 13:55

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25 Jul 2025 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "NW AOMR Lot 1 Bedford Desilt" was conducted by the Environment Agency, with the aim of carrying out flood-defences maintenance works. The project, valued at £39,341,254, falls under the works category and specifically focuses on desilting activities in the Bedford area. The procurement was managed via a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 30th May 2025. The contract was awarded to Land and Water Services Ltd, commencing on 17th July 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2025, covering various locations, including the UK and other areas such as British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in flood defence and infrastructure maintenance. Businesses with expertise in large-scale civil engineering and environmental management are well-suited to such projects. Although the contract was not specifically marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, established companies with the necessary capabilities in this niche sector could leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios and solidify their presence in regional and international markets. As the buyer, the Environment Agency's commitment to maintaining robust flood defences underscores their role in fostering sectoral growth and resilience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NW AOMR Lot 1 Bedford Desilt

Notice Description

Bedford Desilt

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91f6be5d-5a53-4e5d-8c8f-89f076c443b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe01fbe-b0d8-47e3-8b9b-5d9a532f56a4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£393,412 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,341,254 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Jennifer Stokes
Contact Email
jen.stokes@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LAND AND WATER SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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