Planning

EPP0318 Canvey Lake Management

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 07:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Castle Point Borough Council, in collaboration with the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), is initiating a procurement process titled "EPP0318 Canvey Lake Management". This process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental protection and surface water management. The buying organisation is Castle Point Borough Council, a public authority within the sub-central government, located in Benfleet, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the Council seeks expressions of interest from suppliers for improving the water quality of Canvey Lake, a critical component of Canvey Island's surface water drainage system. Interested suppliers must register their interest and provide pertinent information by 21 November 2025 through the Delta e-tendering portal.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental protection, water treatment, and pollution rehabilitation services to expand their reach within the public sector. The contract will span from March 2026 to March 2029, with a gross contract value of £240,000. Start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. Given the requirement to rehabilitate surface water systems and maintain environmental standards, companies with expertise in these areas will be well-positioned to compete for this tender, thereby aiding in business growth and sectoral impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPP0318 Canvey Lake Management

Notice Description

Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) via the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP) is seeking expressions of interest from the market for the provision of lake management. The contract will require the supplier to bring the lake water quality back into good health and to provide contingencies to continue that good health. The primary function of the Lake is as a surface water attenuation unit and along with the channels leading to it, the Lake forms an important part of Canvey Island's surface water draining system.

Planning Information

EPP would like to receive expressions of interest from suppliers in the market that are capable of delivering CPBCs requirements and would like to understand what potential product/solutions they currently supply. Interested suppliers are asked to express an interest and provide any relevant information by responding in the Delta e-tendering portal - www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/index.html (Access Code : 9738263546) no later than 21 November 2025. Any queries arising from the information provided will be followed up on a case-by-case basis via email and/or virtual meeting(s) as appropriate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071824-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90720000 - Environmental protection

90733200 - Surface water pollution rehabilitation services

90733300 - Surface water pollution protection services

90733400 - Surface water treatment services

90733500 - Surface water pollution drainage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lquigley@castlepoint.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Further Information

Notice Documents

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