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Pont Ends River Restoration: Detailed Design

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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28 Oct 2025 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Pont Ends River Restoration: Detailed Design" project has been completed by the Environment Agency, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. This project, focused on improving the environmental conditions of the Pont and Blyth Rivers in North East England, was classified under environmental services with the CPV code 90700000. The tender process utilised a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to Fishtek Consulting. The key dates for this procurement included the tender period ending on 24 September 2025 and the contract period starting on 27 October 2025, with completion scheduled for 31 March 2026. The contract value was £53,004.25.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in environmental services or those with expertise in managing river ecosystems, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). As the procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, businesses that align themselves with such frameworks can find advantageous positions to offer competitive bids. The project allowed for direct involvement in ecological restoration, which could enhance the bidder's portfolio and reputation in sustainable and environmentally focused contracts. This contract illustrates a structured opportunity for companies that aim to expand their footprint in public-sector environmental projects within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pont Ends River Restoration: Detailed Design

Notice Description

The Pont and Blyth Rivers flow eastwards through south Northumberland, entering the North Sea at the town of Blyth. Both rivers have a long history of management by the Environment Agency (EA), National Rivers Authority, Northumbrian Water and the Catchment Boards resulting in significant degradation of the rivers and associated water dependent habitats across the catchments. The impact of this historical management is evident through the current Water Framework Directive (WFD) status of the waterbodies across the catchment with 14 waterbodies at moderate WFD status (of which 7 are heavily modified) and 1 at poor WFD status The Pont Ends Project aims to support an improvement in the WFD status of the Blyth from Pont to Tidal Limit waterbody (GB103022077052). This waterbody is designated as a heavily modified waterbody, currently at moderate WFD status. Historical management across the waterbody has included extensive dredging, the installation of extensive flood embankments and disconnection of the river from its floodplain through channel straightening as well as extensive land drainage. This management was primarily delivered to protect agricultural land and aid in the intensification of agriculture.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb87ead-07a8-4607-a4d1-c0c9d5df9d39
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,004 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,004 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISHTEK CONSULTING

Further Information

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