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title: "Environmental survey services framework"
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# Environmental survey services framework

Buyer: EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c584

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## Summary

The procurement process led by EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED involves an Environmental Survey Services Framework designed to support the development of rail infrastructure across the UK. The framework agreement, under the main procurement category of services, primarily focuses on engineering services. It has undergone modifications to extend its term until 31 January 2027 and increase total expenditure to approximately £22.36 million. The procurement stage is an award update, with the contract initially signed on 19 August 2021, involving suppliers like Tracsis Traffic Data Ltd and Wallingford Hydrosolutions. This project is under the legal framework set by directive 32014L0025, utilizing a framework agreement as the procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure development. Companies specializing in environmental surveys, impact assessments, and rail development will find this framework beneficial for business growth. The involvement of multiple specialised suppliers like AECOM Limited and WSP UK Limited suggests that both large enterprises and SMEs can compete, provided they meet the quality and technical requirements critical for this rail infrastructure project. With a substantial budget increase and an extended timeline, this framework ensures long-term engagement and potential for collaborative innovation amongst diverse industry players.

## Notice

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

### Lot Information

LOT 1 Agriculture, Forestry & Soils Surveys

VII.1.4 Description of the procurement Provision of environmental survey services through a multi-lot framework agreement covering environmental disciplines required to support rail infrastructure development. The modification provides for: Extension of the framework term to 31 January 2027 Additional expenditure of approximately PS12.86 million The framework allowed for the exercise of a 1 plus 1 year extension beyond the initial term of 1 May 2021 to 1 May 2024. That temporal extension option was exercised.

Lot 2

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway.

BIODIVERSITY

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Cultural heritage

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Sound Noise and Vibration

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Traffic & Transport

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Water resources and floodrisk

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Water framework directive

pport in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064740-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,540,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; BLACK & VEATCH BINNIES; COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY; HE RSK GROUP; MOTT MACDONALD; THE RSK GROUP; THOMSON ECOLOGY; TRACSIS TRAFFIC DATA; WALLINGFORD HYDROSOLUTIONS; WARDELL ARMSTRONG; WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction
- 71313420 - Environmental standards for construction
- 71313430 - Environmental indicators analysis for construction
- 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
- 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction
- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71352300 - Magnetometric surveying services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services
- 90742300 - Noise pollution monitoring services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 13:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064740-2026
- 8 Jul 2026 at 10:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064116-2026
- 7 Jul 2026 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063781-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastwestrail.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:443168-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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