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title: "NW AOMR Lot 1 Bedford Desilt"
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# NW AOMR Lot 1 Bedford Desilt

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91f6be5d-5a53-4e5d-8c8f-89f076c443b7

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## Summary

The procurement process for "NW AOMR Lot 1 Bedford Desilt" was conducted by the Environment Agency, with the aim of carrying out flood-defences maintenance works. The project, valued at £39,341,254, falls under the works category and specifically focuses on desilting activities in the Bedford area. The procurement was managed via a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 30th May 2025. The contract was awarded to Land and Water Services Ltd, commencing on 17th July 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2025, covering various locations, including the UK and other areas such as British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in flood defence and infrastructure maintenance. Businesses with expertise in large-scale civil engineering and environmental management are well-suited to such projects. Although the contract was not specifically marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, established companies with the necessary capabilities in this niche sector could leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios and solidify their presence in regional and international markets. As the buyer, the Environment Agency's commitment to maintaining robust flood defences underscores their role in fostering sectoral growth and resilience.

## Notice

Bedford Desilt

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe01fbe-b0d8-47e3-8b9b-5d9a532f56a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £393,412 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,341,254 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAND AND WATER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe01fbe-b0d8-47e3-8b9b-5d9a532f56a4
- 25 Jul 2025 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bac6a34-442a-4a2f-8fbd-d08af35b019f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe01fbe-b0d8-47e3-8b9b-5d9a532f56a4
  17th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bac6a34-442a-4a2f-8fbd-d08af35b019f
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4352ebf2-0c3e-4665-b32d-06e008d3085f
  Lot 1 - Civil Engineering NEC4 ECSC Bedford Desilt Final v2 counter signed_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90d6eff5-dc4e-4aaa-9696-c4864137aa7b
  Lot 1 - Civil Engineering NEC4 ECSC Bedford Desilt Final v2 counter signed_Redacted

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