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title: "Lower Risk Debris Screens - Design Authority - Herts and North London"
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# Lower Risk Debris Screens - Design Authority - Herts and North London

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-805c5f67-701c-4f1b-93bd-457771a918ee

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Lower Risk Debris Screens - Design Authority - Herts and North London" project has been completed. This opportunity, led by Defra group Commercial, focuses on providing external assurance during the design and construction phases, ensuring compliance with the CIRIA manual. The tender falls under the construction consultancy services category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is set at GBP 99,868.41. The tender period concluded on 5th January 2026, with the contract running from 30th January 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction consultancy sector, particularly those capable of delivering compliance assurances. While the tender may not be specifically targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses that align with the project requirements and have relevant experience could have found this project beneficial for growth. Jacobs UK Ltd has been successfully awarded the contract, indicating a favourable market for experienced firms in this domain, especially those with prior experience in adherence to industry standards.

## Notice

This role is to provide external assurance to the design and construction phases of the project, ensuring compliance to the (CIRIA - Culvert, screen and outfall manual, C786F, 2019) at set project stages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e4aabe-f630-457a-856c-a4b96a74c082 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,868 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,868 |
| 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 | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e4aabe-f630-457a-856c-a4b96a74c082

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e4aabe-f630-457a-856c-a4b96a74c082
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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