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Essex Flood Studies 2026

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2026 at 10:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Essex Flood Studies 2026," coordinated by Essex County Council, has progressed to the award stage. This contract involves flood-prevention services and covers several strategic locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom, including Broomfield Central, Stock Road, and Hockley areas. Conducted under a selective procurement method, the contract forms part of a dynamic purchasing system and boasts a total value of £223,473. The procurement cycle began with the close of the tender period on 10 April 2026, and the contract period is slated from 12 June 2026 to 11 June 2027. The procurement aligns with the CPV classification of flood-prevention works, underlining the strategic significance of mitigating flood risks across targeted areas in Essex.

This tender presents rich opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the fields of civil engineering, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure management. The contract, awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, underscores a preference for companies that can provide specialised flood-prevention analysis and bespoke consulting services. Business growth can be harnessed by joining a dynamic purchasing system, which affords flexibility and continuous opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Essex Flood Studies 2026

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC), as Lead Local Flood Authority, has a statutory duty to identify and mitigate flood risks from rainfall, watercourses and groundwater. This contract will determine the baseline damages and properties at risk across the CDAs for given rainfall return periods; identify a long-list of potential options to reduce flood risk within the CDA based on flow paths and properties at risk; agree a short list of options with ECC for modelling, and; return high-level cost-benefit calculations for the different options. The CDAs covered in this project are: Broomfield Central (CDA NCLF 005) Stock Road (CDA BAS3) Hockley (CDA NRoch 004) Lower Hockley (CDA NRoch 008)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72151a66-1b17-4e21-b504-8169829863ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f05328a-c03d-4e64-94fb-da8012d611d2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,473 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,473 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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