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title: "Panel Engineers for Defra"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f652c13f-ebb2-4490-81fb-1cfd64458e0e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Panel Engineers for Defra

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f652c13f-ebb2-4490-81fb-1cfd64458e0e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Panel Engineers for Defra" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located at Marsham St, London. This contract, valued at £25,000, falls under the services category, specifically for system quality assurance assessment and review services. The contract was awarded following a Single Tender Action due to the unique expertise of the supplier, The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), who serves as a statutory adviser for civil engineer appointments to Reservoir Engineer Panels across England, Wales, and Scotland. The award was confirmed on 28th January 2022, with the contract period running from 10th January 2022 to 31st July 2022.

This opportunity may catalyse growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in civil engineering, consultancy, or quality assurance services. As the contract was awarded as a direct tender below threshold, businesses that demonstrate unique qualifications or statutory advisory roles within the civil engineering sector would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The close ties with regulatory frameworks and engineering standards in the procurement process indicate a demand for firms with specialised knowledge in these areas.

## Notice

This contract was awarded to the supplier as a Single Tender Action due to their unique position as a statutory adviser for civil engineer appointments to Reservoir Engineer Panels for England, Wales and Scotland. This was approved by Defra Investment Committee board and Secretary of state.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb22f180-40b9-4bed-b56b-90730d702d1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE INSTITUATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 15:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb22f180-40b9-4bed-b56b-90730d702d1a
- 28 Jan 2022 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb22f180-40b9-4bed-b56b-90730d702d1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb22f180-40b9-4bed-b56b-90730d702d1a
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a23e28c-511c-4e6e-8dbf-ac5c4717a57d
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