Planning

Request for Information - Flood Alleviation Scheme in Buckinghamshire

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 10:22

Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is undertaking the early stages of the Marlow Newt Ditch flood alleviation scheme, with a request for information released on 9th July 2025. This planning phase invites market engagement to explore potential improvements and solutions for this environmental management initiative situated in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. The scheme is categorised under environmental management, specifically addressing groundwater pollution drainage services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with interested parties encouraged to submit their responses by the engagement end date on 23rd July 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses operating within the civil engineering and environmental management sectors. With construction planned to commence later in 2025, the scheme promises a combination of drainage, resurfacing, and civil engineering works that can stimulate growth and partnership opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, providing a chance to contribute innovative solutions and optimise value for money in this multi-million-pound project backed by joint funding from the Environment Agency and Buckinghamshire Council. Business users with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects and environmental remediation would be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

Request for Information - Flood Alleviation Scheme in Buckinghamshire

Notice Description

This is not a tender, this is a request for information. The council are seeking to deliver a major flood alleviation scheme known as the Marlow Newt Ditch in Buckinghamshire. This multi-million-pound scheme is jointly funded by the Environment Agency and Buckinghamshire Council. The scheme has been through the preliminary design stage and submitted to the Local Planning Authority to secure the necessary planning permissions, with planning due by the end of Summer 2025, construction starting in later 2025 with completion late 2026. The scheme will be a combination of drainage, resurfacing and civil engineering works. The Council is keen to engage the market to stimulate interest, understand challenges and opportunities that may enhance the proposed works, whilst providing value for money are welcome at this stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555eacc7-5af4-4961-a458-48a6e041ab83
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

90733800 - Groundwater pollution drainage services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elliot Archer
Contact Email
elliot.archer@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296382093

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
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
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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