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title: "Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Carlsberg Sluice - Appraisal"
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# Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Carlsberg Sluice - Appraisal

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88935c47-9f20-4c26-9edd-9b83415dfab4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Carlsberg Sluice - Appraisal," focusing on flood-prevention works, is conducted by DEFRA, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in London. The tender involves reviewing Northampton's flood defence strategy and hydraulic modelling, specifically assessing the Carlsberg Sluice's condition and suitability. This contract, valued at £28,000, follows a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The procurement reached the award stage on 9th March 2026, with work commencing between 5th and 6th January 2026, which ensures prompt delivery within the region of West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, hydraulic engineering, and flood defence systems. Despite not being explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with expertise in flood-prevention works, like Ove Arup & Partners Limited, who secured the award, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Companies with experience in providing consultancy and appraisal services can utilise this process to expand their project portfolio and strengthen their credentials within the infrastructure and environmental sector.

## Notice

The consultant will review Northampton's flood defence strategy and hydraulic modelling, and assess the condition and suitability of Carlsberg Sluice and to complete an appraisal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58178f15-37e8-4702-9e90-410e3707edef |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 20:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58178f15-37e8-4702-9e90-410e3707edef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58178f15-37e8-4702-9e90-410e3707edef
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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