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title: "National - Aurora Transformation Programme - Asset Type Plans"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7cd44db7-061f-480a-802e-01c72d2e7d4c"
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published: "2026-03-03"
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# National - Aurora Transformation Programme - Asset Type Plans

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cd44db7-061f-480a-802e-01c72d2e7d4c

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## Summary

The Aurora Transformation Programme's Asset Type Plans project has been completed by Defra group Commercial, focusing on asset type management within the East of England. This procurement falls under the technical analysis or consultancy services category and utilised a selective process via a framework agreement. The tender concluded on 19th January 2026, and the contract period spanned from 4th February to 14th April 2026. The contract, valued at £79,750.74, has been awarded to AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited, with the award officially published on 3rd March 2026.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and analysis, specifically those with experience in asset management and standardisation. Although the project is not earmarked for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale enterprises that align with the framework agreement criteria are ideal candidates. The focus on whole-life asset management decisions positions this project as a significant opportunity for those in the consultancy field, enhancing their portfolio within public sector asset management domains.

## Notice

The asset type plans workstream will allow the Environment Agency to define the specific risks, requirements and standards of a particular asset type to support standardisation of whole life Asset Management activities and decision-making.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8cd7e5-0657-4a68-8f91-da5ada6f9105 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 14 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,750 |
| 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

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8cd7e5-0657-4a68-8f91-da5ada6f9105

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8cd7e5-0657-4a68-8f91-da5ada6f9105
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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