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

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c05b8b9f-5eff-4470-932e-49c6e663859d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception" project is managed by Defra, based in Peterborough, UK. This project falls under the industry category of flood-prevention works and has been completed with AECOM Ltd as the supplier. The procurement utilized a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 23rd July 2025 and is set to conclude by 11th February 2026. The award for this contract was made active on 21st July 2025, with the official notice published on 23rd July 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the services sector, especially for companies experienced in civil engineering and flood prevention. Suitable for larger enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs, due to its scale, the contract’s selective nature favours firms already within the established framework, providing a streamlined chance to secure work without undergoing extensive competitive bidding. Companies with the capability to engage in large-scale environmental projects across multiple locations in the UK and internationally could find it advantageous to pursue similar future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception Bedford Ouse

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7340d268-ff8b-4c7e-8937-e9465ba8a147 |
| 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 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,365 |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7340d268-ff8b-4c7e-8937-e9465ba8a147

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7340d268-ff8b-4c7e-8937-e9465ba8a147
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d07a9da1-42ea-436d-a1be-153f2571d593
  MMF -PSC - Option E - Contract Template v2.3 Bedford Ouse_Redacted

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