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title: "LNA - Lower Witham - Designer Construction Support - CDF Lot 1"
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# LNA - Lower Witham - Designer Construction Support - CDF Lot 1

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-627723a5-51d9-4556-928b-5d5246d0b2e0

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## Summary

The Defra Group Commercial successfully completed the procurement process titled "LNA - Lower Witham - Designer Construction Support - CDF Lot 1", focusing on civil engineering consultancy services. The project, based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, followed a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9th July 2025, and the contract runs from 10th July 2025 to 29th December 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £69,161.41, reflects Defra's commercial objective to engage experienced civil engineering consultants for the project.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities for civil engineering consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in meeting complex design support requirements. The award to Ove Arup & Partners Limited underscores the importance of established competence and a proven track record in the industry. While this particular opportunity was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can align with framework agreements will find similar procurement exercises beneficial for expanding their engagement with public sector projects.

## Notice

Lincolnshire Northants - Lower Witham - Designer Construction Support - CDF Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fab3416-e075-4969-8c38-8f85bdde0b2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2025 - 29 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,161 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,161 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fab3416-e075-4969-8c38-8f85bdde0b2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fab3416-e075-4969-8c38-8f85bdde0b2a
  11th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10bb25f4-13ed-48ae-8bb8-f703d2df6628
  2025_07_07 EA Contract Tool rev 1.9.2a - Construction - Design Support For Issue V1 -SIGNED_Redacted

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