Tender

ALDT and the Land Drainage Act 1991

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Tender

25 Feb 2025 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, located at Horizon House, Bristol, is initiating a public procurement process for services related to the ALDT and the Land Drainage Act 1991. This procurement falls under the environmental services category and includes the preparation of technical engineering reports, attendance at tribunal hearings, and assistance in enforcement actions. The tender is currently in the Tender stage following an open procedure (below threshold), with documents published on 21st February 2025. Essential deadlines include a tender submission deadline on 14th March 2025 and a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The contract value ranges from £200,000 to £300,000 and will involve work across various locations, including the UK and other specified regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and engineering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria favour these companies. Companies with expertise in land drainage, technical report preparation, and enforcement support will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Winning this contract can offer businesses the chance to expand their service offerings, engage in high-profile projects, and build a robust portfolio in collaboration with the Environment Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ALDT and the Land Drainage Act 1991

Notice Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. Background The current arrangement is an advisory and where necessary enforcement role fulfilling obligations under sections 28, 29 and 30 of the Land drainage Act 1991. Local Authorities play no part in the enforcement process, this is the sole responsibility of the Environment Agency (EA) to carry out. This work requirement is an obligation that the EA agreed to take on back in March 2007, on behalf of the Secretary of State (the Minister) for Defra. Services required from the Contractor We require the delivery of (but are not limited to): - - Technical engineering reports on applications relating to land drainage matters covered by sections 28, and 30 of the Act. - Attendance as an expert witness to tribunal hearings. - Work in connection to fulfilling the statutory requirements. - Assistance to the EA enforcement staff in implementing decisions made at the tribunal which have not been resolved despite interventions. - Assistance to EA in delivering their responsibilities / obligations of ALDT and other relevant land drainage matters. Tribunal cases will require (but are not limited to): - - Report preparation, required surveys (ditch, drain dimensions, photographs) and soil info and follow up - Contacting, liaison and interviewing parties and records of each kept - Advise our staff on the Act where necessary. - Appearance at ALDT - Support of enforcement action

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fad6120-7bb8-40f4-8d8e-2e885eb7d933
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEANERY ROAD, BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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