Award

NEC Licence and Membership to ICE

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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07 Apr 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency has completed a procurement process titled "NEC Licence and Membership to ICE," which falls under the category of Miscellaneous membership organisations services. This contract, related to the procurement of services, involved the membership to the Institute of Civil Engineering and NEC Licensing, with the main delivery location being Birmingham, UK. The procurement method was a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication, making it unique in its approach. The contract was awarded to Thomas Telford Limited, with a value of £18,822, and was signed on 20th February 2026. Despite the primary lot being cancelled, the contract award was finalised and deemed active.

This tender represents a direct opportunity for organisations with existing ties or capabilities in civil engineering membership services to secure similar contracts, especially if they can provide specialised licencing or membership provisions. Large or established firms such as Thomas Telford Limited, which provide niche professional services in the construction industry, would find these kinds of direct awards beneficial for maintaining steady business growth without the necessity of a competitive bidding process. This can significantly reduce the effort and cost required for participation while ensuring sustained engagement with central government agencies like the Government Property Agency.

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Notice Title

NEC Licence and Membership to ICE

Notice Description

Membership to Institute to Civil Engineering and NEC Licencing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Institute of Civil Engineering Membership and NEC Licencing for Government Property Agency

Procurement Information

Direct awarding a contract to a membership organisation like the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) is neither an open nor a restricted procedure; it is a Direct Award (sometimes referred to as direct award without competition or negotiated procedure without prior publication).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031476-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98130000 - Miscellaneous membership organisations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,822 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 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
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS TELFORD

Further Information

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