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title: "TB Study"
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buyer: "DEFRA"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# TB Study

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-892a0e99-c5eb-49d3-aa58-046730dc969d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "TB Study" contract, focusing on the study of the Thames Barrier, is managed by DEFRA, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the technical inspection and testing services category within the services industry. The tender process was selective, called off from a framework agreement, and originally completed on 20th March 2026, with the award announced on the 24th of the same month. The expected contract period is from 7th April 2026 to 29th April 2027, with all activities based primarily in London.

This tender, awarded to Jacobs UK Ltd, represents significant opportunity for businesses involved in specialised technical inspection and testing services. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or voluntary organisations, larger enterprises with expertise in environmental and infrastructural studies could see strong growth potential. With a substantial contract value of £13,558,269, companies in this field could benefit from showcasing their innovative solutions and high standards, potentially positioning themselves for future contracts in similar fields.

## Notice

Study of the Thames Barrier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e661a75-333e-485b-9682-a1ebc54ce4f8 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £329,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,558,269 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e661a75-333e-485b-9682-a1ebc54ce4f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e661a75-333e-485b-9682-a1ebc54ce4f8
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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