Planning

Foundational Data for Scotland's Flood Defence Assets

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Planning

10 Apr 2025 at 15:34

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is planning a procurement process titled "Foundational Data for Scotland’s Flood Defence Assets," classified under environmental engineering consultancy services (CPV: 71313000). This initiative aims to develop the Scottish Flood Asset Register and supporting tools for flood defence assessments across Scotland. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with an anticipated future notice date of 27th June 2025. The projects will be conducted across various regions in Scotland (UKM). Key dates and deadlines will be provided in the forthcoming notice.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental engineering and consultancy. It involves creating and managing databases, conducting topographical and condition assessments, and developing hydrological models, suitable for firms with expertise in Arc GIS technologies and field survey methods. Participation could lead to growth through engagement with local authorities and the extensive scope of environmental data management. Companies with skills in advanced surveying techniques and hydrodynamic modelling will be well-positioned to compete for these lots, enhancing their portfolio and achieving business expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foundational Data for Scotland's Flood Defence Assets

Notice Description

SEPA is seeking to create a foundational asset register for flood defence asset data in Scotland, to be referred to as the Scottish Flood Asset Register and the development of an Arc GIS field mapper tool for undertaking T98 assessments.

Lot Information

An Arc GIS Scottish Flood Asset Register Database

Develop an Arc GIS database that will form the Scottish Flood Asset Register database. This dataset will include a desk-based assessment of over 200 assets to identify the location of the assets, description of the assets, ownership (as far practical), asset discretisation, asset ID and identifying access constraints and any health and safety concerns. Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews should also be conducted with the 32 Local Authorities to collect critical local knowledge from the local authorities. It is anticipated that the Environment Agency's Data Requirements Library (DRL) will be used and the Condition Assessment Manual (CAM) (latest guidance) and any other relevant national standards.

Field Collector/Survey 123 App, Topographical survey and condition assessment for prioritised schemes

Develop a data collection app using the Field Collector Tool or Survey 123 (Arc GIS) to facilitate efficient data collection for condition assessments. This will need to have links with the Flood Asset Register and require the relevant fields and schemas to support the condition assessment using the Environment Agency's CAM manual. Undertake Topographical survey on the 6 priority flood defence schemes including top of bank, in channel survey, in channel structures and floodplain survey. This can include different survey methods and techniques such as on the ground surveys, boat surveys and drone surveys. The Environment Agency's National Standard Technical Specification for surveying Services will be used. Condition assessment - undertake condition inspections of the 6 priority areas using the Environment Agency's T98 method in the CAM manual. This could be in the field visual inspections or via desk-based asset inspection using high resolution photogrammetry and videos taken during the topographical surveys.

Hydrological and Hydrodynamic model for one priority area for flood warning

Build upon an existing model for one priority area to establish exceedance thresholds to inform key questions about when the scheme may over top and the areas that may be at risk from an exceedance event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014386-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Christine Todd
Contact Email
christine.todd@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Further Information

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