Planning

Environment Agency Electrical Training Contract

EA

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Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 15:39

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 13:50

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 13:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has initiated a planning stage for the "Environment Agency Electrical Training Contract," a procurement process designed to provide low and extra-low voltage training to its staff. This project falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a focus on enhancing the skills of those managing and maintaining the Environment Agency's assets. Located across multiple regions, including the UK, Europe, and other territories, the process is currently in its planning phase, with an important early engagement event scheduled for 18th December 2025. Interested parties must register by 28th November 2025, highlighting the Agency's commitment to transparency and inclusivity in its procurement processes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical training services, particularly those capable of delivering both theoretical and hands-on workshop training. The Environment Agency's inclusivity in considering both SMEs and VCSEs expands the tender's accessibility, encouraging smaller enterprises and non-profit organisations to participate. With the potential to engage with a prestigious national organisation such as the Environment Agency, successful suppliers can leverage this opportunity to bolster their market presence and showcase their expertise on a broader stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environment Agency Electrical Training Contract

Notice Description

To provide low voltage and extra low voltage training through theory based training and practical, craft training in a workshop environment, to staff who manage and maintain the Environment Agency's assets. The Environment Agency intends to hold an Early Engagement Event at 10:00 GMT on 18.12.2025 to give potential tenderers an opportunity to ask questions and for the Environment Agency to use feedback from suppliers to inform the format of the final procurement. The event is expected to last 90 minutes. For transparency, questions and answers from the event will be posted alongside the bidder pack for all tenderers' information when the tendering window opens. Please note that this is not a call for tender or a pre-qualification exercise. To register your interest in attending the event, please email network.procurement@defra.gov.uk by 12:00 GMT on 28th November 2025 with a list of participants from your organisation and their email addresses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94e8a708-d69c-40cc-96fa-6fa77fb1bae7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0fd297-b11d-4989-ab0e-16bd2baa79f8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EA
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

Further Information

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