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30 Jul 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Environment Agency, located in London, as the contracting authority overseeing the "OFAS - Flood Plain Meadows Partnership - Form C STA" project, specifically within the works industry category. This project, designed to support the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme, involves survey, monitoring, and analysis work. The contract was awarded on 12th March 2026, covering a period from 31st March 2026 to 31st October 2026. The procurement process was conducted directly, below threshold, without competition, and is currently at the award stage with a contract value of approximately £34,724.39 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction, particularly those focused on environmental and flood management projects. Larger organisations such as universities or established partnerships with experience in landscape monitoring and analysis could greatly benefit from participating in similar contracts. Notably, this project aligns well with companies experienced in managing environmental mitigation strategies, offering excellent prospects for growth and development in the public sector.

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Notice Title

OFAS - Flood Plain Meadows Partnership - Form C STA

Notice Description

Floodplain Meadows Partnership of The Open University to undertake survey, monitoring and analysis work relating to the MG4 (Lowland Meadow) Mitigation Strategy for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072203-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,936 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 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
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

FLOOD PLAIN MEADOWS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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