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title: "Kendal FRMS Phase 1a"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01d6ac87-fa96-4000-86b4-1be3c654d58e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Kendal FRMS Phase 1a

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01d6ac87-fa96-4000-86b4-1be3c654d58e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the construction of Phase 1a of the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS) has been completed, with the contract awarded to VBA. The project was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £12,224,166. The contract period commenced on 28th June 2019 and concluded on 1st March 2021. The buying organisation for this tender was the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Bristol, England, within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This completed tender represents an opportunity for businesses within the construction industry, particularly those specialising in engineering works and flood risk management solutions. Contractors with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in similar domains. The nature of this work highlights a demand for robust engineering capabilities and project management skills, making it ideal for established construction firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Construction of Phase 1a of the Kendal FRMS project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43b35d78-6a42-4efd-8f3f-64bc23bf10ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2019 - 1 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,224,166 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,224,166 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VBA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43b35d78-6a42-4efd-8f3f-64bc23bf10ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43b35d78-6a42-4efd-8f3f-64bc23bf10ce
  19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0776ff0f-d0c5-44d8-895e-eff4c082d1a7
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