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title: "Digital Engineering Standards (DES) Digital Rules for Implementation - Technical Assurance"
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# Digital Engineering Standards (DES) Digital Rules for Implementation - Technical Assurance

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a03e8115-c212-4c35-9276-0e01544dfc15

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Digital Engineering Standards (DES) Digital Rules for Implementation - Technical Assurance" was overseen by the Defra group Commercial, located in Peterborough, East of England, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of Technical Analysis or Consultancy Services (CPV 71621000). The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 1st April 2025, and the contract period extending from 1st May 2025 to 31st January 2027. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase with an active status, officially published on 23rd April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the technical consultancy sector, particularly those experienced with digitising engineering standards and technical assurance. Although it was not specified as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with a focus on digital asset management within environmental frameworks might find it particularly fitting. Engaging in such contracts could enhance a firm's portfolio and offer sustained growth and partnership opportunities with influential government entities such as the Defra group Commercial.

## Notice

The Digitising Engineering Standards project has been commissioned under the Environment Agency's Digital Asset Data and Information (DADI) programme within Asset Management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5944669-f358-43db-8645-9d198483a366 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,524 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,524 |
| 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 GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5944669-f358-43db-8645-9d198483a366

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5944669-f358-43db-8645-9d198483a366
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea61b4a6-5242-4a98-a269-8366aa87d782
  CCSW-077B_2024UK359599_Digitising Engineering Standards Technical Assurer_PSC inc. SCOPE_WSP SIGNED + EA SIGNED_Redacted

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