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715904510 - Defence Water Services Programme (DWSP) - Should Cost Model (SCM) Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Jul 2026 at 12:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Lichfield, has successfully completed the Defence Water Services Programme (DWSP) - Should Cost Model (SCM) Support procurement process. Classified under consulting services for water supply and waste consultancy, this direct award was issued without competition, involving a total monetary amount of £107,944. The procurement, initiated as a tender, was finalised with a contract spanning from 3rd August 2026 to 31st October 2026, providing consulting services for detailed cost model development. The project was categorised under the "services" procurement category, with the main delivery location being the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the consulting sector, particularly those specialising in water supply and waste management services. Large enterprises like the Water Research Centre Limited, which secured the contract, can benefit from such opportunities by delivering specialised services needed by the Ministry of Defence. Businesses well-versed in consulting for utilities and infrastructure development or those with the capacity to handle public sector contracts in central government are particularly well-suited for these projects. The focus on detailed cost modelling offers growth potential for firms that can provide innovative and efficient solutions within this niche.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715904510 - Defence Water Services Programme (DWSP) - Should Cost Model (SCM) Support

Notice Description

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy - 90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction - Should Cost Model Services using WRC - IPR model, total PS107,944 for services - Direct Award - Report and Cost model to be supplied

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072206-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,944 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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