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NW Preston Form C

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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04 Aug 2026 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "NW Preston Form C" is facilitated by the Environment Agency, focusing on flood-prevention works in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process has moved to the award stage, with a contract worth £125,000. The tender, classified under the industry category of services, followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period end date on 21st July 2026, and the contract period from 28th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The Environment Agency, located in London, serves as the buying organisation.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in flood-prevention services, despite not being earmarked specifically for SMEs or VCSEs. The direct procurement method signifies a competitive process for well-established companies with relevant expertise. With Virgin Media Business Ltd already awarded the contract, similar entities experienced in the delivery of services to governmental bodies might find opportunities by positioning themselves for future contracts with the Environment Agency. The project’s regional focus also offers additional business avenues for companies with a significant presence or operational capacity in the North West of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NW Preston Form C

Notice Description

NW Preston Form C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf9efac5-e6fa-4a56-abc7-bc4c5b718899
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b60e6df-84b0-400a-a4a7-2efa35cde51b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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