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Pre Feasibility Study for Water Project in Panama

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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30 Jan 2026 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed a procurement process for a Pre-feasibility Study for a Water Project in Panama. Classified under civil engineering consultancy services, the tender was valued at £200,000 GBP and aimed to engage services across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method employed was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2nd January 2026, with the contract commencing on 23rd January 2026 and set to end on 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the award to WSP UK Limited having been published on 30th January 2026.

This opportunity highlights significant growth potential for businesses in the civil engineering consultancy sector, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can offer specialised expertise in water infrastructure projects and have the capability to deliver consultancy services in diverse geographical regions are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. The involvement of the Department for Business and Trade indicates a strategic interest in developmental infrastructure projects overseas, suggesting further opportunities could arise in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Feasibility Study for Water Project in Panama

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have procured a Pre Feasability Study for a Water Project in Panama

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb12cabf-6740-499a-8963-6e267125c292
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c646f1-719e-452f-a77b-ca7af2a4b01b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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