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Provision of Environmental Support for the Transport and Works Act Orders Unit

Department for Transport

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

01 Jul 2026 at 09:44

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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22 Dec 2025 at 11:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Provision of Environmental Support for the Transport and Works Act Orders Unit" was managed by the Department for Transport, based in London, United Kingdom. This contract was situated within the services industry category and involved environmental impact assessments beyond construction. The procurement process, initiated as a tender on a direct procurement method below threshold and without competition, reached the contract award stage on 22nd December 2025, with the active contract period starting on 12th December 2025 and ending on 30th April 2026. Notably, the contract was recently terminated on 1st July 2026, following its successful completion on 30th June 2026, with a final gross value of £35,073.

This tender presented a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management and consulting, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental assessment services for infrastructure projects. Organisations like Hartley Anderson, the supplier awarded this contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited to capitalize on such opportunities. These contracts can aid businesses in securing a foothold in government procurement focused on critical infrastructural and environmental projects. Such involvement can bolster a company’s reputation and experience in working on significant national projects, setting a precedent for future bidding opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Environmental Support for the Transport and Works Act Orders Unit

Notice Description

There are a number of Development Consent Order (DCO) applications to be processed by the Transport and Works Act Orders Unit (TWAOU) (the Unit) over, at least, the next three years up to 2025/27 coupled with a continuing need for applications for Transport and Works Act (TWA) Orders to be processed. For nationally significant infrastructure projects, an application for a DCO is made under the Planning Act 2008, for which there is a statutory deadline of three months for the Secretary of State to make a decision from receipt of the Examining Authority's report. To ensure the Unit is able to meet this statutory deadline, additional environmental management resource is required to provide the requisite environmental support and advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061539-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,227 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Transport
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hartley Anderson

Further Information

Notice Documents

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