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title: "Net Margins - REC Review"
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# Net Margins - REC Review

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93ae3371-57d6-4c3f-8ba0-b5f4b1f88dca

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## Summary

O F W A T, located in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process titled "Net Margins - REC Review," classified under environmental engineering consultancy services (CPV 71313000). The award was made on 3 January 2026, involving a contract to commence on 5 January 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2026. This tender, focused on obtaining and reviewing benchmark EBIT margins, was conducted through a competitive quotation process below threshold, targeting the regions of England and Wales in the United Kingdom. The awarded contract has a total value of £39,580 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental and engineering consultancy services. Companies with expertise in the water sector and financial benchmarking would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts in future procurements. The successful supplier, CEPA LLP, exemplifies the type of firm capable of winning such opportunities with their demonstrated capability in delivering insightful sector analyses. Through this process, businesses can expand their portfolio by engaging in contracts with public bodies, thereby enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

To obtain and review benchmark EBIT margins from relevant sectors and comparators, including water sector returns.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5e6d27-1cf9-4fcd-b8a9-1146b6562782 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,580 |
| 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 | CEPA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5e6d27-1cf9-4fcd-b8a9-1146b6562782

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5e6d27-1cf9-4fcd-b8a9-1146b6562782
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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