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Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

DEFRA

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23 Jul 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception" project is managed by Defra, based in Peterborough, UK. This project falls under the industry category of flood-prevention works and has been completed with AECOM Ltd as the supplier. The procurement utilized a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 23rd July 2025 and is set to conclude by 11th February 2026. The award for this contract was made active on 21st July 2025, with the official notice published on 23rd July 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the services sector, especially for companies experienced in civil engineering and flood prevention. Suitable for larger enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs, due to its scale, the contract’s selective nature favours firms already within the established framework, providing a streamlined chance to secure work without undergoing extensive competitive bidding. Companies with the capability to engage in large-scale environmental projects across multiple locations in the UK and internationally could find it advantageous to pursue similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

Notice Description

Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception Bedford Ouse

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c05b8b9f-5eff-4470-932e-49c6e663859d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7340d268-ff8b-4c7e-8937-e9465ba8a147
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
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
£73,365 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,365 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 6-12 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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