Tender

Lot A - Southern Sites River Improvements: Detailed Design & Permitting

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process titled "Lot A – Southern Sites River Improvements: Detailed Design & Permitting," focusing on the "works" industry category. Located in South Watford, this project seeks detailed design and permitting for river and riparian improvements at three selected locations. The tender process is active and currently in the "Tender" stage, with an open competition procurement method. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 14th July 2025, and the tender submission deadline is set for 25th July 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 18th August 2025 and conclude on 30th January 2026, offering a gross value of £24,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in under-river tunnel construction, river regulation, and flood control works. Particularly advantageous for SMEs, the tender values technical expertise highly, with a 60% weight assigned to quality criteria. Organisations that excel in habitat enhancements and environmental projects will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The project promises business growth potential through collaborations and contributions to urban infrastructure improvement within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Lot A - Southern Sites River Improvements: Detailed Design & Permitting

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council are seeking to procure a consultant to act as principal designer to oversee the detailed design and permitting phase for river and riparian improvements at three sites identified in South Watford. This involves progressing a series of habitat enhancements identified during the scoping phase of the project to be designed, permitted and ready for construction. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Under-river-tunnel-construction-work./ZV397D8875 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZV397D8875

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036433-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221245 - Under-river tunnel construction work

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

45246100 - River-wall construction

45246200 - Riverbank protection works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mitchelle Kasimu
Contact Email
mitchelle.kasimu@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01923278381

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

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