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Sector review of Resilience Frameworks

O F W A T

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17 Dec 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Sector review of Resilience Frameworks," was conducted by O F W A T, based in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the category of civil engineering consultancy services, covering regions across England and Wales. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited on 24th November 2025. The tender followed an "open" procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates include the contract period starting from 1st December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for medium-sized enterprises specialising in civil engineering consultancy services to engage in government projects focussing on resilience frameworks in the water industry. Given its open procurement method and specific focus on operational resilience, businesses able to provide expert analysis and advisory services in civil engineering and cross-sector considerations are well-suited to compete. Although awarded, similar future contracts by OFWAT might offer collaborative possibilities for SMEs within England and Wales, fostering business growth through government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Sector review of Resilience Frameworks

Notice Description

Review of the operational resilience frameworks used by the 16 water companies in England and Wales in relation to existing planning frameworks, cross-sector considerations, and compatibility with potential adjacent regimes for resilience standards and exercising.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebacd116-a24a-4522-abd7-a51424067e77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5791856-311d-4fc2-9d43-82d592730e8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£74,969 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,969 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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