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title: "Digital Twin"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "O F W A T"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Digital Twin

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-851e5a01-4e81-4cc8-ae47-704c11303933

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Digital Twin" was initiated by the buyer, O F W A T, a regulatory authority located in Birmingham, England. The project falls under the civil engineering consultancy services category, covering regions in England and Wales. This procurement has reached the award stage, with the award published on 28th January 2026 following a tender that concluded on 20th December 2025. The contract commences on 12th January 2026 and extends until 6th April 2026. The procurement employed a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold, with Atkinsréalis UK Limited selected as the supplier.

This digital twin project represents a valuable opportunity for growth for businesses involved in civil engineering consultancy services. With a contract value of £68,000, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in innovative digital solutions for dynamic virtual models can leverage their expertise to deliver services in real-time simulation and virtual environments. The private sector, particularly firms with experience in digital transformation and real-time data integration, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Despite its completion, analysing this procurement could aid businesses in understanding market demands and preparing for future tenders in the engineering consultancy sector.

## Notice

A digital twin is a dynamic virtual copy of a physical asset, process, system or environment that looks like and behaves in real time identically to its real-world partner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7121f97b-c787-4075-a763-6817dd0db8e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 6 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,000 |
| 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 | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7121f97b-c787-4075-a763-6817dd0db8e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7121f97b-c787-4075-a763-6817dd0db8e5
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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