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DA for Caversham Lakes

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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01 May 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DA for Caversham Lakes" has been completed by the Environment Agency, located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, United Kingdom. This project falls under the services category of the industry sector and involves providing lifting services for vessels at Caversham Lakes, Reading. The procurement method used was a direct approach, classified as below-threshold without competition. The contract, awarded on 1st May 2026, is valued at £205,200. The service provision commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in lifting equipment installation services, particularly those capable of leveraging crane assets for SIMAR service delivery. The contract was awarded to Plymouth Marine Ltd, suggesting that SMEs in the marine and logistics sectors could find similar opportunities for business growth in public sector engagements, especially in regions across the United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in public sector projects and installation services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

DA for Caversham Lakes

Notice Description

provision of lifting services of both Environment Agency (EA) and third-party vessels using an EA crane asset, to enable SIMAR services to be delivered. These services will be carried out at the following site: Environment Agency, Caversham Lakes, Henley Road, Reading, RG4 9RA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069017
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040401-2026
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51511100 - Installation services of lifting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLYMOUTH MARINE

Further Information

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