Award

Central - AOMR Lot 3 Direct Award 2026-27 - LNA - Witham - RSC

DEFRA

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27 Apr 2026 at 21:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Central - AOMR Lot 3 Direct Award 2026-27 - LNA - Witham - RSC" project has been completed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). This process falls within the flood-defences maintenance works category, specifically serving the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Important dates include the tender period ending on 27th March 2026, with the contract valid from 30th to 31st March 2026. The award was published on 27th April 2026, reflecting the procurement's conclusion and activation stage.

This procurement presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in flood-defence maintenance works or related infrastructure projects. With a contract value of £1,050,000, the contract was awarded to the River Stewardship Company, indicating potential collaboration or subcontracting opportunities for businesses within the same sector. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs according to the suitability criteria, larger firms capable of managing substantial infrastructural contracts and projects in the West Midlands may find this contract particularly lucrative and fitting within their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central - AOMR Lot 3 Direct Award 2026-27 - LNA - Witham - RSC

Notice Description

Central - AOMR Lot 3 Direct Award 2026-27 - LNA - Witham - RSC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9794a56c-ddc2-408b-9c0d-1b1a611dbc38
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIVER STEWARDSHIP

Further Information

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