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Personal Fall Prevention Systems (PFPS) Assessment

DEFRA

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16 Feb 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recently completed a procurement process for a "Personal Fall Prevention Systems (PFPS) Assessment." This process falls within the "System quality assurance assessment and review services" category and was conducted via a selective method through a framework agreement, totalling £1,458,854. The contract, awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited, commenced on 5th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The assessment covers multiple regions throughout the UK, including London, the East Midlands, North East, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender phase concluded on 31st December 2025, marking the completion of the selection and awarding stages by 16th February 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in quality assurance and safety systems, especially those with experience in large-scale governmental assessments. Given the requirement's focus on comprehensive system reviews, firms with robust analytical capabilities and expertise in environmental or safety assessments will find this tender aligns with their business strategies. While the procurement was not particularly aimed at SMEs or VSCEs, larger enterprises capable of delivering complex service requirements stand to benefit significantly from such contracts, which bolster their portfolio with high-profile government projects.

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Notice Title

Personal Fall Prevention Systems (PFPS) Assessment

Notice Description

To assess the Environment Agency's suite of Personal Fall Prevention Systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a291ef7d-3d98-4e10-80df-300fab026d0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f1e7626-9af7-4ee1-95d1-1d85150ef1f1
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,458,854 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,458,854 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Lucy Penny
Contact Email
lucy.penny@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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