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31 Jul 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "OFAS - Thames Water - Form C STA" aimed at supporting the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme. The procurement falls under the works category, specifically involving construction and civil engineering work to manage the redirection of multiple Thames Water utilities. The procurement method was direct, below threshold and without competition, emphasising a swift and direct approach. The contract, signed on 9th March 2026, is active with a duration extending to 1st December 2030, with a total value of £1,896,669.97 GBP. The project is based in the United Kingdom, with the primary operations occurring in London and Reading.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for companies involved in construction, civil engineering, and utility management. It provides an opportunity for substantial participation in the infrastructure improvements surrounding the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme. Established large-scale suppliers, such as Thames Water Utilities Ltd—currently noted as the contracted supplier—are well-suited to compete due to their capacity to manage extensive utility projects. This procurement underlines the value for businesses adept in handling large-scale civil engineering interventions in flood management to engage in future government-backed initiatives.

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Notice Title

OFAS - Thames Water - Form C STA

Notice Description

The Environment Agency need to make payments for the diversion of a significant number utility diversions owned and operated by Thames Water (TW) to facilitate the construction of the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072793-2026
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
£1,896,669 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 1 Dec 2030 4-5 years
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

THAMES WATER UTILITIES

Further Information

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