Planning

Drainage Engineer Consultancy

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has announced a planned procurement for "Drainage Engineer Consultancy Services" under the environmental engineering consultancy category. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a planned notice date of 1st May 2025. The contract period starts on 14th July 2025 and runs until 14th July 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £48,000 gross, with a net amount of £40,000. The services will be delivered within the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKJ). This tender is open for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in environmental engineering consultancy. SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service portfolios in the public sector would find this an ideal opportunity due to the contract's substantial duration and value. The services required are highly specialised, which suits firms with expertise in drainage engineering and consultancy. Therefore, businesses with robust experience and capabilities in this niche area will be well-positioned to compete and benefit from this procurement.

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Notice Title

Drainage Engineer Consultancy

Notice Description

Drainage Engineer Consultancy Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050115
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014474-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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