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Engineering consultancy

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley has concluded the procurement process for an engineering consultancy focused on an alternative cycle route study. This was a direct procurement below threshold, conducted without competition, and reached the award stage on 18th March 2026. The contract has been awarded to WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically civil engineering consultancy services, and covers delivery across several regions in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £21,136.95 (excluding VAT), commenced on 1st January and concluded on 1st February 2026.

This opportunity highlights a market for businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy, particularly those offering innovative and sustainable solutions in infrastructure development and urban planning. The contract provides a growth avenue for SMEs wishing to expand their services across multiple UK regions, leveraging their expertise to assist governmental bodies like the London Borough of Bexley in enhancing urban mobility through cycle route development. Companies with strong capabilities in environmental impact assessments and engineering consultancy are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities within public procurement.

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Notice Title

Engineering consultancy

Notice Description

Alternative cycle route study

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024586-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,136 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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