Award

Nutrient Mitigation Scheme

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 13:06

TenderUpdate

08 Aug 2025 at 09:05

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nutrient Mitigation Scheme" was initiated by Norse Commercial Services Ltd on behalf of Alliance Norse Ltd. The project aimed to address excess phosphates and nitrates in the River Wye catchment area, particularly around Buxton and adjacent areas within the Peak District Dales. Classified under works, it involved surveying domestic wastewater treatment systems, installing high-performance package treatment plants, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The procurement process followed an open competition method and has concluded with the award of the contract on 30th September 2025, to WCI Group Ltd. Key deadlines and dates included a tender period that ended on 1st September 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 14th October 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2026. The project is significant for the location specified within the UK regions UKF12 and UKF13.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses involved in environmental management and sewage treatment. The contract's requirements for designing and installing advanced wastewater systems suggest that businesses with expertise in environmental sustainability and construction engineering are well-suited to compete. SMEs and consulting firms focusing on improving water efficiency and managing environmental impacts stand to benefit significantly from participating in such government projects, contributing innovative solutions to mitigate nutrient pollution. Given the contract's focus on long-term nutrient savings and regular performance reporting, businesses that can provide reliable, high-quality systems and services are likely to find excellent growth opportunities in similar future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nutrient Mitigation Scheme

Notice Description

Norse Commercial Services are undertaking a tender on behalf of Alliance Norse Ltd (a Joint Venture company) to deliver a nutrient mitigation project in the River Wye catchment area (Peak District Dales) following recent advise from Natural England and the Department for Levelling up, for housing and communities that are identified in relation to excess phosphates and nitrates in the River Wye.2.3.The tender is for the following works: Survey and assess domestic wastewater treatment systems (septic tanks or waste or package treatment plants) throughout Buxton and adjacent areas within the River Wye catchment area to identify suitable upgrade candidates Design and install high performance package treatment plants (PTP's) or enhanced septic systems that achieve the required effluent standards (for example a 2mg/L phosphorus limit) and comply with relevant standards (BS 6927, Building Regulations Part H etc) Ensure new systems meet Building Regulations Operational Requirement G2 (enhanced water efficiency) and any applicable local water efficiency standards. Prepare and submit any necessary planning applications or obtain relevant permits, including securing Unilateral Undertakings or planning the obligations from property owners to commit to nutrient savings upgrades for at least 25 years (or as required by the Local Planning Authority) Monitor and record the nutrient reduction (savings) achieved by each upgraded property, following the technical framework. Provide regular reports to Alliance Norse on performance (including sample results, maintenance visits and enforcement actions if needed). Dispose of waste from installations (old tanks, excavated material in compliance with environmental duty of care using licensed carriers and facilities. Co-ordinate with Alliance Norse, the Council and other stakeholders (such as Natural England, water companies and local planners as required. The Successful Bidder is expected to deliver nutrient saving consistent with the Councils mitigation strategy (for example achieving around 5kg of phosphorus reduction per upgrades system). Detailed performance targets and calculation methods are provided in Appendix E. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=983629750

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060901-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45252100 - Sewage-treatment plant construction work

90450000 - Treatment services of septic tanks

90490000 - Sewer survey and sewage treatment consultancy services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,136,645 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD
Additional Buyers

HIGH PEAK BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Lloyd Craske
Contact Email
lloyd.craske@norsegroup.co.uk, procurement@highpeak.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+4401603894258

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF12 East Derbyshire, TLF13 South and West Derbyshire

Local Authority
High Peak
Electoral Ward
Buxton Central
Westminster Constituency
High Peak

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WCI GROUP

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