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LEHES EICA Support

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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11 Jun 2025 at 12:50

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01 May 2025 at 10:36

Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, located in London, has concluded the procurement process for the LEHES EICA Support project under the industry category of mechanical and electrical engineering services. This procurement was initiated with an open competition method, below the threshold, targeting central government public authorities. The contract, now awarded to PPO Design, involves providing expert Electrical, Instrument, Control and Automation (EICA) services at the Leigh Barrier and Hildenborough Embankments. The contract commenced on 2nd June 2025 and spans a year, with a possible six-month extension until December 2026. The project addresses infrastructure needs at key locations in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom, with a gross value of £51,516.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in EICA engineering, particularly those with expertise in mechanical and electrical systems related to infrastructure projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering sector could find substantial growth prospects by engaging in such tender processes. Participating in these contracts can help firms establish robust relationships with public agencies and increase their service portfolio in public sector projects. The Environment Agency's open competition approach provides a conducive environment for SMEs to showcase their competitive edge in technical expertise and innovation, potentially leading to further opportunities within the central government domain.

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Notice Title

LEHES EICA Support

Notice Description

The Environment Agency Leigh Expansion and Hildenborough Embankments Scheme (LEHES) project team require an experienced Electrical, Instrument, Control and Automation (EICA) contractor to provide technical advice and resolve issues on site with the Environment Agency's main contractor at the Leigh Barrier control structure and Hildenborough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031535-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South 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

PPO DESIGN

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