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title: "Contract Award Notice - Thames Locks Collar Straps and Anchor Blocks/Winch Points 2025-2026"
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# Contract Award Notice - Thames Locks Collar Straps and Anchor Blocks/Winch Points 2025-2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33ac4246-9756-40b3-8ffb-9ef43baa53b7

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the design and construction of new anchor blocks and winch points at six lock sites on the River Thames: Iffley, Clifton, Goring, Hambleden, Old Windsor, and Penton Hook. This falls under the civil engineering consultancy services category, classified by CPV code 71311000. The procurement process, completed as of 6th October 2025, utilised a selective method through a framework agreement call-off. The project is valued at approximately £512,719.42 and the contract period runs from 6th October 2025 to 29th May 2026. The primary operation site is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, as denoted by the postal code RG1 8DQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in civil engineering and infrastructure development. With the backing of a notable government department and a decent budget, businesses can take advantage of the potential for showcasing their expertise in large-scale public works projects. The successful contractor, CPC Civils Ltd, was selected as a supplier, indicating that firms with proven experience in similar projects and those already part of applicable framework agreements would be best positioned to benefit from this and future opportunities. The emphasis on replacing outdated infrastructure aligns with longer-term sustainability and reliability goals, making it a fruitful engagement for companies focusing on innovative engineering solutions.

## Notice

Design and build of new anchor blocks / winch points at six lock sites on the River Thames: Iffley, Clifton, Goring, Hambleden, Old Windsor and Penton Hook locks, where the existing anchor blocks are not fit for purpose and need to be replaced.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17302dc9-794f-4dee-8428-15affc128da2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £512,719 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £407,246 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CPC CIVILS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17302dc9-794f-4dee-8428-15affc128da2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17302dc9-794f-4dee-8428-15affc128da2
  6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63392ae2-8a51-4720-9cfd-79cba7643744
  20250711_AOMR-Lot 1-ECC-Op_A-Contract v3.0 - Thames Locks Collar Straps and Anchor Blocks Updated 2.1 - Signed_Redacted

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