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title: "Drainage technical support contract FY21/24"
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# Drainage technical support contract FY21/24

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ffa37f9-4356-4abc-a800-5ea37a46305d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which has issued a tender for the "Drainage Technical Support Contract FY21/24." This contract falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract value set at £574,438.25. The contract period commenced on 26th August 2021 and is set to run until 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and proposals were accepted until 21st July 2021.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in drainage and flood risk consultancy, particularly those with expertise in delivering technical support and advice tailored to infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete for this contract, as there is a focus on inviting suppliers capable of providing specialist knowledge that supports the objectives outlined in the Drainage Improvement Programme. Companies that possess relevant certifications and experience in similar consultancy services would greatly benefit from participating in future procurement opportunities like this.

## Notice

The SES drainage team requires technical support to progress actions set out in the Drainage Improvement Programme (2019) and ad-hoc support with DfS, DMRB queries, EWF and ad-hoc queries requiring specialist knowledge). This task provides specialist support and advice on drainage and flood risk that is not available in house.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/163544f5-a7c9-4e7b-831a-89990221d7b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £574,438 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £574,438 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/163544f5-a7c9-4e7b-831a-89990221d7b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/163544f5-a7c9-4e7b-831a-89990221d7b9
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5140430f-efc9-4a0d-92ff-f81acf85e503
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