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BT1799- Strategic Flood Risk Assesment

LUTON COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "BT1799 - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment," aimed at producing a new flood risk assessment to support the development of a local plan by incorporating recent legislative changes and climate emergency responses. The contract is situated within the services industry category and has been fulfilled by Tetra Tech Limited. The procurement process was conducted under a limited competition, below the threshold, with an award date of 24th June 2025. The contract commenced on 10th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 9th July 2026. The project addresses environmental concerns, including compliance with the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, updated risks from the Environment Agency, and considerations of local development impacts within the Luton locality, UKH21 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focusing on environmental and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in flood risk management and climate resilience strategies will find this contract advantageous for business growth. Large enterprises, especially those capable of aligning their services with the latest legislative and environmental data updates, would be well-suited to engage in similar future competitive procurement processes. Successful suppliers can expand their scope by contributing to impactful local government projects that address pressing environmental challenges.

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Notice Title

BT1799- Strategic Flood Risk Assesment

Notice Description

The council is seeking the production of a new SFRA to support the production of a new local plan, taking into account changes that have occurred since previous studies were carried out, such as: Responding to the climate emergency, declared by the council; Changes to the legislative and national policy framework, including updates to the NPPF and PPG; Compliance with the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and in particular Schedule 3 in 2024 (SUDs), and Environment Agency's updated national risk information for flooding and coastal erosion. This includes future scenarios accounting for climate change. The successful consultants must be mindful of any forthcoming updates to national flood and coastal erosion risk information (including new NaFRA2 and NCERM data in January 2025, and new NaFRA2 flood zone data anticipated in Spring 2025 . The Environment Act 2021, and the requirement for responsible authorities to produce a Local Nature Recovery Strategy; Taking into account development that has been implemented, or planned, within the borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056923
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044309-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,525 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amanda Clark
Contact Email
procurement@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TETRA TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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