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title: "Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception"
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# Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-304775c5-9431-4298-8f45-5ba9db606f6f

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception," involves the buying organisation Defra, located in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Categorised under the industry of flood-prevention works, this opportunity underwent a selective procurement method executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 21 July 2025, with contract commencement on the same date and scheduled to end by 31 December 2025. The tender targeted services within numerous regions, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories, amassing a value of £68,006.54.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in flood-prevention services. While the process did not extend specific opportunities for SMEs or VCSEs, companies equipped with the expertise in environmental services and infrastructure improvements are well-suited to engage with scope for subcontracting or partnership with the awarded supplier, AtkinsRéalis UK Limited. The contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those looking to expand their operations in public sector projects across diverse geographic areas.

## Notice

Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449089fa-8451-45cf-a9c8-212169f580b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,006 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,006 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449089fa-8451-45cf-a9c8-212169f580b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449089fa-8451-45cf-a9c8-212169f580b4
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb9d130b-4e12-47d8-a00f-12851ef4179f
  MMF -PSC -Option E - Upper Tees and Lower Tees_Redacted

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