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Northumberland Strategic Flood Assessment and Water Cycle Study

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council, situated in Morpeth, England, is behind a strategic initiative to develop a flood assessment and water cycle study, titled "Northumberland Strategic Flood Assessment and Water Cycle Study". The project falls under the environmental engineering consultancy services category, with additional classifications related to water supply consultancy and environmental management. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with WSP UK Limited selected as the supplier on 3rd March 2026. This project uses a selective procurement method facilitated through a framework agreement under NEPO212 Support Services. The contract, valued at £97,577.70, commences on 13th April 2026 and concludes on 12th April 2028, primarily targeting the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This initiative represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and water management services. The SFRA and WCS will underpin the development of sustainable growth strategies, thus requiring expertise in flood risk assessment, water supply infrastructure, and environmental protection. Although the award has been conferred to a large-scale company, SMEs with proficiency in similar consultancy services can explore potential collaborations and subcontracting opportunities under such framework agreements. The project appeals particularly to those who can provide innovative solutions in alignment with local development and emergency planning needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northumberland Strategic Flood Assessment and Water Cycle Study

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council has appointed consultants to prepare a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) and a Water Cycle Study (WCS). The SFRA and WCS will provide evidence to support the preparation of a new Northumberland Local Plan. An up-to-date SFRA is needed to provide evidence on flood risk to inform policies and make decisions about the type and location of development. The SFRA will also be used to support the assessment and determination of planning applications. In addition, the SFRA will support other Council functions, including those of the Lead Local Flood Authority and Emergency Planning. The WCS is required to help ensure that the Northumberland Local Plan can appropriately plan for sustainable growth and make sufficient provision for infrastructure for water supply, wastewater, and flood risk and coastal change management. A further competition was undertaken via NEPO212 Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 4: Flood, Coastal & Marine

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d094cc06-3b20-4a48-8ad2-421cfe69f41f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

90710000 - Environmental management

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,577 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,577 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 2-3 years
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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

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