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Herts & North London - Lower Risk Debris Screens - Design

DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Defra group Commercial involves the design consultancy services for lower risk debris screens in the Herts & North London area. This contract, specifically for design support, was officially awarded on 16th February 2026, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. It falls under the industry category of works, with an estimated contract value of £38,338.21. The contract period spans from 11th February to 31st March 2026, focusing on the East of England region, particularly around Peterborough.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy design services to engage with a government department, fostering growth and partnership prospects. Although the contract does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger design consultancy firms with established frameworks and experience in working on similar government projects might find the scope and requirements aligned with their capabilities. Given the specific nature focusing on low-risk debris screens, businesses with expertise in environmental or civil engineering design consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Herts & North London - Lower Risk Debris Screens - Design

Notice Description

The outcome of this contract is the provision of design support and preparatory information in sufficient detail to enable the Client to update the Business Case, including evidence-based estimates of project costs and timescales for the construction phase, and to inform the choice of procurement route.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af547a3f-fcf0-44a1-94cd-2df99e497b2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5304b4a8-2e0a-401d-b1dc-0c1a3e4839b9
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,338 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,338 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 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 GROUP COMMERCIAL
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JBA BENTLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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