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title: "Contract Award Notice - THMS - AOMR-Thames Locks Hydraulics and Controls Upgrades (Phase 1)"
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# Contract Award Notice - THMS - AOMR-Thames Locks Hydraulics and Controls Upgrades (Phase 1)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a405e975-966f-44cb-991f-b1597674973f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the upgrade and replacement of hydraulics and control systems at Thames Locks (Phase 1) to Fairfield Control Systems. The project falls under the engineering design services category (CPV code 71320000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 16 January 2025 and concluding on 1 September 2025. The total value of the project is £2,730,000, with phase 1 awarded at £407,150.28. This contract is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design, particularly those with expertise in hydraulics and control systems. Such businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in handling large-scale public infrastructure upgrades. While Defra did not specify SME or VCSE suitability, the awarded supplier, Fairfield Control Systems, is a small to medium-sized enterprise, indicating that similar businesses are well-suited to compete for future phases or similar tenders.

## Notice

Contract for award of Phase 1 to undertaken surveys and complete detailed design - Work to upgrade/replace the existing hydraulics and control system at each of the lock sites so as to ensure its continued reliable functionality and allow continued inspections and preventative maintenance to keep each site fully operational for the foreseeable future. Phase 2 via Compensation Event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/310333bc-b6a1-464e-bb00-1924b79aa62b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,730,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £407,150 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAIRFIELD CONTROL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/310333bc-b6a1-464e-bb00-1924b79aa62b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/310333bc-b6a1-464e-bb00-1924b79aa62b
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d09bde8-0ac3-45b8-9934-7f1223e8ddb5
  AOMR-Lot 2-ECC-Op_A-Contract - Thames Locks Hydraulics and Controls Upgrade - 13_01_25_ v4_Redacted

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