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title: "Digital Engineering Standards (DES) Digital Rules for Implementation"
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# Digital Engineering Standards (DES) Digital Rules for Implementation

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4222874d-0426-4cc3-9449-304e3763406a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Digital Engineering Standards (DES) Digital Rules for Implementation" has been conducted by Defra group Commercial, based in Peterborough, United Kingdom. This project falls under the industry category of technical analysis or consultancy services, with a focus on digitising engineering standards as part of the Environment Agency's Digital Asset Data and Information programme. The procurement method involved selective tendering through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is at the award stage as of 23rd April 2025, with key dates including the completion of the tender period on 1st April 2025 and the contract period set to start on 1st May 2025, running until 31st January 2027. This project is valued at £189,162.73, and the services will be delivered in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in technical consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in digital engineering and asset management sectors. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers substantial potential for larger firms with experience in framework agreements, similar to the winning bidder, WSP UK Limited. Companies with expertise in providing consultancy for engineering standards, especially in the utilities or environmental sectors, could leverage similar opportunities to expand their business portfolio within the public sector in the UK. Engaging with projects like this can also strengthen partnerships with government bodies such as the Environment Agency and foster long-term collaborations.

## Notice

The Digitising Engineering Standards project has been commissioned under the Environment Agency's Digital Asset Data and Information (DADI) programme within Asset Management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1e447b-8e5c-4706-a6aa-228a3221782b |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,162 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,162 |
| 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 GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1e447b-8e5c-4706-a6aa-228a3221782b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1e447b-8e5c-4706-a6aa-228a3221782b
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be92fafb-c607-4fbb-b137-eef567f4643d
  CCSW-077A_2024UK359594_Digitising Engineering Standards Implementation_PSC inc. SCOPE_WSP SIGNED + EA SIGNED_Redacted

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