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DWSP EA Water and Wastewater Technical Requirements Assistance

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

04 Sep 2025 at 09:32

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Lichfield, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process titled "DWSP EA Water and Wastewater Technical Requirements Assistance." This process falls under the industry category of consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. The procurement stage is currently at the tender update phase as of 4th September 2025, following an earlier award made on 29th August 2025. The procurement method utilised is limited, conducted through an award procedure without prior publication due to specific regulatory exemptions. The primary goal is to secure services for drafting sections of the Statement of Requirements (SoR) related to water and wastewater technical standards.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the water and wastewater sector. Companies equipped to offer specialist technical support, particularly those with expertise in framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract, valued at £181,339, has already been awarded to Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited, a large enterprise based in London, highlighting the potential for substantial engagements. As the Defence Infrastructure Organisation seeks strategic partners, businesses with relevant consultancy experience and agile operations are ideally placed to bid for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

DWSP EA Water and Wastewater Technical Requirements Assistance

Notice Description

DIO requires specialist assistance in drafting sections of the SoR relating to Water and Wastewater technical requirements.

Procurement Information

Competition via Framework, no prior notification needed as per PCR 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053801-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£181,339 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
diocomrcl-pfiexpiryteam@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

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