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WMD-PFR-Barton to New Holland Lot 1

DEFRA

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03 Jul 2026 at 07:46

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Summary of the contracting process

DEFRA has undertaken a procurement process titled "WMD-PFR-Barton to New Holland Lot 1" in the industry category of construction consultancy services. The contracting method was a selective procurement approach, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in a direct award to RAB Consultants Ltd. The process reached the award stage, with the contract period set between 1st July 2026 and 31st March 2027. This procurement was valued at £28,897.52, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, specifically within the postal code B3 1AQ. DEFRA, based in Peterborough, acted as the buying organisation with Nicola Graham serving as the point of contact.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those capable of fulfilling contractual obligations within a framework agreement structure. While this particular award did not specifically target SMEs or social enterprises, companies with experience in framework agreements and the ability to collaborate effectively with public sector entities like DEFRA would benefit from participating in similar procurement opportunities in the future. Engaging in such contracts can foster long-term growth and elevate a firm's portfolio within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMD-PFR-Barton to New Holland Lot 1

Notice Description

WMD-PFR-Barton to New Holland Lot 1 direct award to RAB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa879b60-62e9-43c4-bb5d-8410c518b64a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06886dd1-370e-4ff5-997c-1a9e88d3d61d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,897 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,897 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RAB CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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