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title: "Design Guardian for LSBA"
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# Design Guardian for LSBA

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5692658d-2919-4a5e-b030-763787444083

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Design Guardian for LSBA" project, orchestrated by DEFRA, has reached the award stage as of 24 July 2025. This contract, which pertains to engineering design services, serves the APHA Weybridge project located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, with a value of £82,250, was conducted via a single tender action (below threshold) method. The overall project span is set from 10 July 2025 to 1 April 2026, marking significant phases in the consultancy domain for the technical advisory at the RIBA 4 level.

This tender creates opportunities for growth in professional engineering and design consultancy, particularly for firms specialising in complex technical advisory roles. While the procurement does not specifically focus on SMEs or VCSEs, it presents considerable opportunities for established businesses capable of providing high-level engineering design services. Baker Hicks Limited has been awarded the contract, underscoring the tender's alignment with firms possessing strong technical expertise and a proven track record in delivering design services. Businesses with similar capabilities and located within the accessible regions could be highly competitive in similar future tenders.

## Notice

RIBA 4 Technical Advisor For LSBA project at APHA Weybridge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316fe846-295d-41d2-9a20-63cd4c9b9cb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,250 |
| 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 | ADDLESTONE |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT15 3NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | New Haw |
| Westminster constituency | Runnymede and Weybridge |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAKER HICKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316fe846-295d-41d2-9a20-63cd4c9b9cb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316fe846-295d-41d2-9a20-63cd4c9b9cb3
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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