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Contract Award Notice: THMS-AOMR-Teddington Barge Lock

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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21 Aug 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "Contract Award Notice: THMS-AOMR-Teddington Barge Lock." This contract pertains to civil engineering consultancy services aimed at upgrading the manual gearboxes to electric actuators, enhancing operations at the Teddington Barge Lock. The procurement method was selective, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 14th August 2025 to Fairfield Control Systems, with the project starting immediately and expected to conclude by 8th January 2026. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically at postal code RG1 8DQ, this contract represents a significant investment in infrastructure, with a total value of £353,297.89.

This award offers a noteworthy opportunity for suppliers in the civil engineering consultancy sector to demonstrate their capability in modernising infrastructure systems. Businesses experienced in automation and control systems, particularly those adept at working with electric actuators, would find this project aligned with their growth strategies. While the procurement was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it reflects a broader commitment to advancing operational efficiencies through targeted upgrades, presenting future collaboration possibilities within framework agreements initiated by public sector bodies such as the Environment Agency.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice: THMS-AOMR-Teddington Barge Lock

Notice Description

To assess the current operating system and construct a workable solution for upgrading the manual gearboxes to electric actuators, thereby enhancing ease of use for lock staff/operators.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb661826-2c17-4d25-b675-c8d03b96c4db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb51d7d-ce38-4c5c-9ffc-c677e12b571f
Current Stage
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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

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£353,297 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£338,624 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 8 Jan 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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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