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Contract Award Notice - Bell Weir Refurbishment - Post-FBC Design Support

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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20 Jan 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has successfully completed the award phase for the procurement titled "Contract Award Notice - Bell Weir Refurbishment - Post-FBC Design Support". This procurement falls under the civil engineering consultancy services category, with a specific focus on the refurbishment of Bell Weir. The project is to be executed in the South East region of the United Kingdom, extending from 2nd February 2026 to 6th December 2027. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the awarded contract is valued at £293,198.97. The tender period concluded on 26th November 2025, with the contract awarded to Jacobs UK Ltd on 7th January 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Jacobs UK Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. With a budget extending up to £350,000, the project provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses experienced in detailed design and refurbishment projects. Companies capable of delivering innovative engineering solutions while adhering to environmental considerations would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities of this nature within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - Bell Weir Refurbishment - Post-FBC Design Support

Notice Description

The Consultant has produced the design and is wholly responsible under the detail design commission to remedy any defect, fault or inadequacy in that design due to act or omission through the detailed design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc08fd8e-c79d-46cf-bd4b-90f86017ca0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ee123d-4932-45fa-8765-2066580c9151
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£293,198 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 6 Dec 2027 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Patricia Oduguwa
Contact Email
patricia.oduguwa@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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