CBC-1917-Q-SM Water Risk Assessments - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 19:26

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council recently completed the procurement process for the "CBC-1917-Q-SM Water Risk Assessments" project under the industry category of risk or hazard assessment for construction. The award stage concluded on 23rd June 2026, initially having invited quotations by 22nd May 2026 through the In-tend electronic tendering system. The contracting period for this project spans from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2028, with services required across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. The procurement method involved more specialised processes, indicative of the specific needs and standards inherent in risk assessments for construction projects.

This contract offers ample opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in risk management services, especially those proficient in handling complex, geographically diverse projects. Although primarily not targeting SMEs or VCSEs, the successful award to UL VS Ltd showcases the relevance and competitive advantage of well-established companies with extensive expertise in hazard assessments outside construction contexts. Companies looking to expand into public sector contracts, particularly within environmental risk assessment disciplines, would find such procurement opportunities beneficial in establishing their credentials and sustaining long-term growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CBC-1917-Q-SM Water Risk Assessments - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 19th May 2026 by 3pm Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than midnight on Friday 22nd May Quotations received after that time will be excluded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbc1f958-dc22-4865-958a-6ae1a5232000
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc952df-58fe-470e-8460-91b869830973
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE 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
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UL VS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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