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title: "National - Aurora - MEICA Assets Reliability"
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# National - Aurora - MEICA Assets Reliability

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60e137f1-0d9f-4e46-8bc9-742518385b4f

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "National - Aurora - MEICA Assets Reliability" has been awarded by Defra group Commercial. This contract falls under the industry category of Infrastructure works consultancy services and is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage, with the award date being 19th January 2026. The entire project, valued at £178,215.10, was carried out via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th December 2025 and the contract period commencing on 2nd January 2026, concluding on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses with capabilities in delivering consultancy services related to infrastructure works. Although primarily large-scale companies would find this tender advantageous due to its specific requirements and defined value, businesses in the consultancy services sector focusing on MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation) are particularly well-suited. With a contract secured by AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited, this project can serve as a significant indicator of growth potential within the infrastructure consultancy field, allowing experienced companies to expand their portfolio and reputation in public sector procurement.

## Notice

The MEICA Assets Reliability project is required as part of the transformation programme and will undertake the initial synthesis of the key deliverables and strategic direction for the EA MEICA programme, focusing on three primary workstreams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ccb5b1-94f1-4200-bfa7-6f428d41c46e |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,215 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,215 |
| 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 | ATKINSRÉALIS PPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ccb5b1-94f1-4200-bfa7-6f428d41c46e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ccb5b1-94f1-4200-bfa7-6f428d41c46e
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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