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Design Services and a District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) mandated Comprehensive Site Assessment for replacement of underground fuel tanks

FCDO SERVICES

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:00

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for FCDO Services involves a contract titled "Design Services and a District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) mandated Comprehensive Site Assessment for replacement of underground fuel tanks." The contract, focusing on specialty design services, will take place in Washington and falls under the industry category of public services. This process has reached the award stage, with the latest award dated 20th April 2026. Key dates include the future signature deadline scheduled for 30th April 2026, marking the start of the contract period, which will continue until 31st December 2026. The procurement method utilised is a direct award due to site-specific knowledge held by the supplier, ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED, ensuring continuity and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for firms specialising in design services and environmental assessments, particularly those proficient in handling government contracts and working within regulatory frameworks. Businesses skilled in geotechnical surveying, environmental impact reporting, and collaboration with approved specialist contractors would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. The direct award method outlines the critical importance of the supplier's existing technical expertise and regulatory familiarity, emphasising the need for specialised knowledge and experience in sectors requiring regulatory approval and continuity of service. It illustrates how ongoing collaboration with large, established companies like ARCADIS CONSULTING can enhance a business's capability to secure future contracts of this nature.

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Notice Title

Design Services and a District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) mandated Comprehensive Site Assessment for replacement of underground fuel tanks

Notice Description

Design Services and associated DOEE-mandated Comprehensive Site Assessment & environmental impact reporting for the removal and replacement of underground fuel tanks in Washington

Procurement Information

Supplier holds non transferable, site specific knowledge including geotechnical data, contamination mapping, regulatory engagement history, and an agreed technical baseline accepted by DOEE. They have also secured deadline extensions from DOEE, which is dependent on supplier continuity. Changing supplier at this stage would require duplication of surveys, re engagement with the regulator, revalidation of assumptions, and reapplication for extensions with no certainty of approval and so immediate risk of regulatory enforcement. In addition, the works require engagement with DOEE approved specialist contractors within a tightly regulated local market and within the required timescales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035719-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£209,564 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

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