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title: "Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception - Nene Catchment"
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# Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception - Nene Catchment

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af3c53d6-aa07-45f8-bc6d-02c6ab90a8b6

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception - Nene Catchment" project, conducted by Defra in Peterborough, has reached the award stage with the contract now finalised. The procurement was in the services category, specifically focusing on flood-prevention works. The tender process entailed a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. Key timelines included a tender period ending on 18th July 2025, the contract award dated 24th July 2025, and the contract period from 28th July 2025 to 30th November 2025. The contract, valued at £74,979.50, was awarded to Mott Macdonald.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental engineering services, particularly those focused on climate resilience and infrastructure improvement. The scope of flood-prevention works means that companies with expertise in hydrological modelling and environmental consultancy are well-suited to engage in such tenders. Whilst this specific contract is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, similar projects in the realm of public works can offer numerous avenues for expansion and collaboration with governmental bodies such as Defra for firms large enough to operate within such frameworks.

## Notice

Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception - Nene Catchment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ace5a3-fb3b-42d8-b10a-fbeb5609918c |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,979 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,979 |
| 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 | 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 | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ace5a3-fb3b-42d8-b10a-fbeb5609918c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ace5a3-fb3b-42d8-b10a-fbeb5609918c
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8124b2cb-4432-4a16-9515-b608569e25e3
  MMF - PSC - Option E - Contract Template v2.3 Nene Mott MacDonald - Fully endorsed_Redacted

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