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EX2626 WDC Ashdown Forest Transport Model

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has completed a procurement process for a project titled "EX2626 WDC Ashdown Forest Transport Model" aimed at delivering a bespoke transport model for Ashdown Forest, a special area of conservation. This contract, categorised under the services industry, concerns the UK region of UKJ2. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, under a "below threshold - without competition" scheme. The contract was signed on 17th March 2026, and is active until 18th December 2026, with the potential for renewal based on project requirements. JACOBS U.K. LIMITED, operating from their London office, emerged as the successful supplier for this project, focusing on traffic-monitoring and survey services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in transport modelling and environmental conservation services. The procurement method indicates that experience and a strong reputation within the industry could be advantageous for future similar projects with Wealden District Council. Businesses offering innovative solutions in traffic-monitoring or surveying can particularly benefit from staying informed about potential contract extensions or renewal opportunities, as these could lead to additional long-term engagements. Small to large enterprises with proven capabilities in these domains are well-suited to partake in such projects to expand their portfolio and contribute to regional environmental impact assessments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EX2626 WDC Ashdown Forest Transport Model

Notice Description

The delivery and output of a bespoke transport model for Ashdown Forest, to test the impacts of growth and development on transport movements in the Ashdown Forest Special Area of Conservation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046640-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,673 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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