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Contract Award Notice -MEICA BiS Atkins

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 Jul 2026 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has reached the award stage. This process focuses on civil engineering consultancy services, with the title "Contract Award Notice - MEICA BiS Atkins" and has been conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £44,000, is entrusted to AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited. It covers areas in the South East of the United Kingdom, with its execution set between 1st September 2025 and 1st September 2026, following its completion of the tender process on 28th April 2025. The process emphasises support for mechanical and electrical automation projects across engineering disciplines.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in the mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering consultancy sectors to engage with significant governmental projects. The contract supports the growth of expertise within the MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation) domain, and is ideally suited for businesses with professional registration that specialise in engineering consultancy services. Winning such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and offer substantial business development prospects through sustained partnerships with governmental bodies like the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice -MEICA BiS Atkins

Notice Description

a Area MEICA team (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) provide assurance to the area Deputy Directors within the Southeast hub across a variety of engineering disciplines. The service comprises the provision of a professionally registered (I-Eng minimum) Mech/Elec disciplined engineer at minimum to operate as a MEICA Advisor within the South East & West team supporting Mech/Elec Automation capital project documentation creation/review and support such as URS - User Requirement Specifications FDS- Functional Design Specification ARA- Automation Risk Assessment FAT/SAT - Factory or Sire Acceptance Testing, as described in the Scope

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab25c0a3-7618-4b99-a9c6-ab8b7658d86b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f73dca-ba30-4490-8aa3-fef113cc2839
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ATKINSRÉALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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