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Net Margins - REC Review

O F W A T

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:11

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Summary of the contracting process

O F W A T, located in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process titled "Net Margins - REC Review," classified under environmental engineering consultancy services (CPV 71313000). The award was made on 3 January 2026, involving a contract to commence on 5 January 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2026. This tender, focused on obtaining and reviewing benchmark EBIT margins, was conducted through a competitive quotation process below threshold, targeting the regions of England and Wales in the United Kingdom. The awarded contract has a total value of £39,580 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental and engineering consultancy services. Companies with expertise in the water sector and financial benchmarking would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts in future procurements. The successful supplier, CEPA LLP, exemplifies the type of firm capable of winning such opportunities with their demonstrated capability in delivering insightful sector analyses. Through this process, businesses can expand their portfolio by engaging in contracts with public bodies, thereby enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Net Margins - REC Review

Notice Description

To obtain and review benchmark EBIT margins from relevant sectors and comparators, including water sector returns.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93ae3371-57d6-4c3f-8ba0-b5f4b1f88dca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5e6d27-1cf9-4fcd-b8a9-1146b6562782
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,580 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
Evgeny Kheyman
Contact Email
evgeny.kheyman@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01216447533

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

CEPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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