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Contract Award Notice - THMS - AOMR-Thames Locks Hydraulics and Controls Upgrades (Phase 1)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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28 Jan 2025 at 09:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the upgrade and replacement of hydraulics and control systems at Thames Locks (Phase 1) to Fairfield Control Systems. The project falls under the engineering design services category (CPV code 71320000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 16 January 2025 and concluding on 1 September 2025. The total value of the project is £2,730,000, with phase 1 awarded at £407,150.28. This contract is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design, particularly those with expertise in hydraulics and control systems. Such businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in handling large-scale public infrastructure upgrades. While Defra did not specify SME or VCSE suitability, the awarded supplier, Fairfield Control Systems, is a small to medium-sized enterprise, indicating that similar businesses are well-suited to compete for future phases or similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - THMS - AOMR-Thames Locks Hydraulics and Controls Upgrades (Phase 1)

Notice Description

Contract for award of Phase 1 to undertaken surveys and complete detailed design - Work to upgrade/replace the existing hydraulics and control system at each of the lock sites so as to ensure its continued reliable functionality and allow continued inspections and preventative maintenance to keep each site fully operational for the foreseeable future. Phase 2 via Compensation Event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a405e975-966f-44cb-991f-b1597674973f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/310333bc-b6a1-464e-bb00-1924b79aa62b
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,730,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£407,150 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAIRFIELD CONTROL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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