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FEW1537 - Leicester Urban NFM project

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 14:05

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14 Aug 2025 at 11:35

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14 Aug 2025 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council, in collaboration with The Trent Rivers Trust, has successfully concluded the procurement process for the Leicester Urban Natural Flood Management (NFM) project. The tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, citing the unique availability of services as a key rationale. The project falls within the services category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, with a focus on urban flood management in Leicester, UK. The contract, valued at £442,506, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is expected to run until 31st March 2027. The project aims to integrate NFM measures within urban river systems and was officially awarded on 10th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and flood control, particularly in urban settings. Companies with a track record in natural resource management, civil engineering, and urban planning would find this project well-suited to their skill sets. The ability to navigate and implement complex environmental projects, engage with diverse urban communities, and offer innovative solutions are essential for businesses looking to benefit from similar future contracts. The procurement's direct award process also highlights the importance of having unique or specialised skills that can set a business apart in a competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

FEW1537 - Leicester Urban NFM project

Notice Description

A joint bid between leicester City Council and the Trent Rivers trust was submitted to the Environment Agency for the Leicester Urban NFM project to be included in the Natural Flood Management Programme. The bid was successful and both organisation received a grand.

Procurement Information

Exemption - Goods, Services or Works which are available only as proprietary or patented articles; Services or Works from one Contractor for which there is no reasonably satisfactory alternative

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05877d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055457-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£442,506 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£442,506 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
nadir.zulfugarov@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TRENT RIVERS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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