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title: "NW Preston Form C"
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# NW Preston Form C

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf9efac5-e6fa-4a56-abc7-bc4c5b718899

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "NW Preston Form C" is facilitated by the Environment Agency, focusing on flood-prevention works in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process has moved to the award stage, with a contract worth £125,000. The tender, classified under the industry category of services, followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period end date on 21st July 2026, and the contract period from 28th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The Environment Agency, located in London, serves as the buying organisation.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in flood-prevention services, despite not being earmarked specifically for SMEs or VCSEs. The direct procurement method signifies a competitive process for well-established companies with relevant expertise. With Virgin Media Business Ltd already awarded the contract, similar entities experienced in the delivery of services to governmental bodies might find opportunities by positioning themselves for future contracts with the Environment Agency. The project’s regional focus also offers additional business avenues for companies with a significant presence or operational capacity in the North West of the UK.

## Notice

NW Preston Form C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b60e6df-84b0-400a-a4a7-2efa35cde51b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b60e6df-84b0-400a-a4a7-2efa35cde51b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b60e6df-84b0-400a-a4a7-2efa35cde51b
  4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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