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04 Aug 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has concluded a procurement process for civil engineering consultancy services under the title "Contract Award Notice - THM - CDF - Penton Hook Weir Works - OBC-FBC Design." This contract focuses on developing an outline design into a detailed design for a project in the South East of England, specifically at postal code RG1 8DQ. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase ended on 12th May 2026, and the contract period spans from 29th July 2026 to 7th August 2028, with an awarded contract value of £938,187. The procurement process is in the award stage and was completed as of 4th August 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy, particularly those that can offer comprehensive design services compatible with NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit considerably from this tender, as demonstrated by Jacobs UK Ltd, an SME that succeeded in securing the award. Companies with expertise in detailed design development within the civil engineering sector will find this project suited to their growth aspirations.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - THM - CDF - Penton Hook Weir Works - OBC-FBC Design

Notice Description

The required outcome of this commission is to develop the outline design produced at appraisal stage into a detailed design such that it meets the project objectives and enables the scheme to be priced and constructed under an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7baed77-c0bb-46c4-b4e3-c8f5890910e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14014668-f2ae-46bc-b767-e7bccff2ff71
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
SME

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£938,187 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2028 2-3 years
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
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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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