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title: "Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Middle Ancholme - SOC to OBC - Appraisal"
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# Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Middle Ancholme - SOC to OBC - Appraisal

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc366008-729e-4f22-ba66-1c5f0da5603f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Mids - CDF Lot 1 - Middle Ancholme - SOC to OBC - Appraisal," conducted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), focuses on civil engineering consultancy services. This selective tender, completed as a call-off from a framework agreement, involves work from the start date of 8 September 2025 to 31 March 2027. The contract was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited and pertains to providing consulting services in the West Midlands, UK. The award stage was finalized and published on 24 September 2025, with the contract valued at £104,058.79.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in civil engineering consultancy services. The selected procurement method indicates potential frequent future engagements through existing frameworks, providing stability and fostering long-term business growth. While this tender may not be directly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its scale and scope, it presents an opportunity for larger firms within the industry to expand their portfolio and establish a strategic partnership with DEFRA.

## Notice

Undertake works to enable OBC,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4680dbe6-a521-4f47-be65-6ef49ace3c80 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,058 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4680dbe6-a521-4f47-be65-6ef49ace3c80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4680dbe6-a521-4f47-be65-6ef49ace3c80
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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