Award

WM - T98, PSRA & PIP Support Inspections FY 26/27- CDF Lot 1 - Arup

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "WM - T98, PSRA & PIP Support Inspections FY 26/27- CDF Lot 1 - Arup," which involves construction consultancy services. This project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and aims to leverage consultants' expertise to conduct visual inspections for Public Safety Risk Assessments and Post Inspection Process of EA assets. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage as of 22nd April 2026. The contract is valued at £491,000 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The Environment Agency, based in Peterborough, is the buying organisation, with Nicola Graham serving as the contact point.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those familiar with environmental inspections and risk assessment. Ove Arup & Partners Limited, known for their expertise in consultancy, has successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses with similar competencies and experience in handling public safety and infrastructure assessments will find such tenders beneficial for growth. Although suitability criteria specified the tender was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancies or well-established entities are best positioned to compete in such selective procurement processes.

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Notice Title

WM - T98, PSRA & PIP Support Inspections FY 26/27- CDF Lot 1 - Arup

Notice Description

a contract to deliver a programme of visual inspections for T98, Public Safety Risk Assessments (PSRA) and Post Inspection Process (PIP). These inspections are required in order to manage and understand the condition of these Environment Agency (EA) assets utilising consultants to enhance and support Environment Agency (EA) teams to deliver the services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-984e5e59-e21b-4ab6-9477-5942844db5c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc228ac-04b4-401c-8e33-12ab9f29cbd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£491,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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