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NCC1557 Flood Alnmouth

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "NCC1557 Flood Alnmouth" has reached the award stage, managed by Northumberland County Council. This endeavour is part of a significant initiative supported by the Environment Agency's Innovative Flood Resilience Programme. The objective is to develop a flood warning system using smart sensors and AI technology to service rural communities in the United Kingdom's North East region, specifically those typically isolated due to technical barriers and financial constraints. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited. The contract period spans from 13 August 2025 to 12 August 2027. This project pertains to the "Individual and support equipment" and "Computer-related services" industry classifications, offering a budget of £1,528,538 GBP.

The tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in the development and integration of AI technologies and machine learning solutions for infrastructure resilience. It is ideally suited for businesses specialising in computer-related services, research and experimental development, particularly those that can meet the technological and logistical demands of flood management systems. The project, with its potential for national expansion, opens avenues for medium and large companies capable of significant research and experimental development contributions. Additionally, the framework encourages the participation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it inclusive for a range of business scales and scopes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1557 Flood Alnmouth

Notice Description

FloodAI - Pilot Phase This is a continuation of previous work carried out to develop an AI powered flood warning system. In March 2021, Northumberland County Council were notified that they had been selected to lead one of 25 national projects from the Environment Agency's (EA) PS150m Innovative Flood Resilience Programme. The purpose of the project is to develop a novel flood warning system through the use of smart sensor technology, machine learning and artificial intelligence for rural communities which are isolated from existing systems because of technical and financial constraints. This innovation will be developed and tested in Northumberland, with the vision of being made available nationally and beyond, on completion. The Alpha phase of the project is expected to finish in March 2025, following which the next stage of the project (the Pilot) phase will commence - although we have chosen to split the phases into different contracts, it is continuation of the same project. Direct Award to Ove Arup & Partners Limited via Lot 1A - North East Hub. Environment Agency Next Generation Supplier Arrangements - Collaborative Delivery (CDF) Framework (OJEU 2018/S 007-010642)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f34914bf-081e-47b5-8a92-fcd3594f617b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18eb1515-8d08-41d7-997c-5eed3a50330f
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

35800000 - Individual and support equipment

72500000 - Computer-related services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,528,538 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2027 1-2 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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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