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title: "Central - AOMR Lot 3 Direct Award 2026-27 - LNA - Welland & Nene - VMS"
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# Central - AOMR Lot 3 Direct Award 2026-27 - LNA - Welland & Nene - VMS

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26e65331-c193-488b-8f32-e78305a503fa

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## Summary

The tender process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) involves a direct award for flood-prevention works under Lot 3 of the AOMR framework for the year 2026-27. The contract is specifically focused on flood-prevention measures in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with procurement classified under CPV 45246400. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of April 27, 2026, with the contract awarded to Vegetation Management Services starting from March 31, 2026, for a duration of two days. Utilising a selective procurement method, this contract emanates from a framework agreement, offering potential deals valued at £2,550,000 GBP.

Business growth opportunities exist particularly for organisations specialising in flood-prevention infrastructure. Given the award to Vegetation Management Services, companies familiar with vegetation management could find fruitful partnerships and collaborative avenues. While the process does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities with capabilities in environmental and flood management may benefit from strategising for similar future contracts or exploring collaborations. The successful engagement in such high-value opportunities can help suitable businesses expand their portfolios within governmental infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Central - AOMR Lot 3 Direct Award 2026-27 - LNA - Welland & Nene - VMS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b165283b-8546-4395-b929-bee8ed7022ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,550,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 21:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b165283b-8546-4395-b929-bee8ed7022ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b165283b-8546-4395-b929-bee8ed7022ed
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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