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Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Middle Ancholme - SOC to OBC - Appraisal

DEFRA

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Middle Ancholme - SOC to OBC - Appraisal," conducted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), focuses on civil engineering consultancy services. This selective tender, completed as a call-off from a framework agreement, involves work from the start date of 8 September 2025 to 31 March 2027. The contract was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited and pertains to providing consulting services in the West Midlands, UK. The award stage was finalized and published on 24 September 2025, with the contract valued at £104,058.79.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in civil engineering consultancy services. The selected procurement method indicates potential frequent future engagements through existing frameworks, providing stability and fostering long-term business growth. While this tender may not be directly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its scale and scope, it presents an opportunity for larger firms within the industry to expand their portfolio and establish a strategic partnership with DEFRA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Middle Ancholme - SOC to OBC - Appraisal

Notice Description

Undertake works to enable OBC,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc366008-729e-4f22-ba66-1c5f0da5603f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4680dbe6-a521-4f47-be65-6ef49ace3c80
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,058 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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