Tender

Supply of permanent nutrient neutrality mitigation in Cumbria via upgrades to septic tanks

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 15:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council, in collaboration with Cumberland Council and the Lake District National Park, is seeking contractors for the project titled "Supply of permanent nutrient neutrality mitigation in Cumbria via upgrades to septic tanks." This initiative aims to support a Cumbria-wide approach to addressing nutrient neutrality in key catchments, such as River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake SAC, River Eden SAC, River Kent SAC, and Esthwaite Water Ramsar. Funded by the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund (LNMF), the project involves upgrading private septic tanks, with the procurement stage currently at "Tender". The open procedure tender will close on 24th March 2025, and the contract period will run from 25th April 2025 to 24th April 2028. The total value of the procurement is £10.5 million, and the industry category is Plumbing and Sanitary Works (CPV code 45330000).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in plumbing and sanitary works, particularly those with experience in environmental impact mitigation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given their eligibility criteria for this open procedure tender. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in facilitating new housing developments by providing essential nutrient (phosphorous) credits through upgrades of septic tanks across the specified catchments. The project also includes a nutrient credit trading scheme, which can open further business opportunities for successful contractors in the burgeoning market of environmental compliance and sustainable development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of permanent nutrient neutrality mitigation in Cumbria via upgrades to septic tanks

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council, together with Cumberland Council and the Lake District National Park, established the Nutrient Neutrality North West partnership to drive a Cumbria-wide approach to addressing nutrient neutrality in the four affected catchments (River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake SAC, River Eden SAC, River Kent SAC and Esthwaite Water Ramsar). Two of the main aims are to identify and promote delivery of practical mitigation options in the catchments to unlock new housing developments and establish a process to offer mitigation options through nutrient credit trading. Following the award of a significant grant under the Government's Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund (LNMF), the council is now seeking to procure suitably qualified and experienced contractors to support the delivery of nutrient (phosphorous) credits through a programme of upgrading private septic tanks across the four catchments, which can then be traded through a credit scheme to be launched in the second half of 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd851b58-ad41-4cf8-9958-07ad09d2fc8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985b705f-e6aa-4c8e-b8f4-0892850a2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Winter
Contact Email
karen.winter@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7826067311

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA6 4SJ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Dalston and Burgh
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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