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NCC1571 - Red Row Flood Alleviation Scheme

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Aug 2025 at 11:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2025 at 14:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council recently completed a public procurement process for the Red Row Flood Alleviation Scheme, aimed at constructing a filter drain along a farmed field in Red Row, Northumberland. The process, initiated with an open competition method, was classified under the industry category of flood-prevention works, making it pertinent to the works procurement category. The contract was awarded to Alex Walker Tree Care Limited on 6th August 2025, with the project completion date set for 31st October 2025. Situated in the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the sub-central government sector and involved a total contract value of GBP 36,840. Key legal underpinnings were structured in adherence to the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and environmental management, particularly those geared towards infrastructural projects aimed at environmental protection. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Alex Walker Tree Care Limited, which possess expertise in flood-prevention works and construction, are well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts not only bolsters a company's portfolio in public infrastructure projects but also allows for demonstration of competency in a niche yet crucial sector. This procurement specifically values quality significantly, with 80% of award criteria focusing on service quality, creating avenues for firms that can deliver exemplary engineering and environmental solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1571 - Red Row Flood Alleviation Scheme

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council have appointed a contractor for the construction of a filter drain along the edge of a farmed field in Red Row, Northumberland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052bc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047223-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLC21 Northumberland
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEX WALKER TREE CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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