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Batherm Floodplain Reconnection Feasibility Study

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 18:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Batherm Floodplain Reconnection Feasibility Study." This procurement, under the industry category of engineering design services for civil engineering works, is located in the UKK43 region of the United Kingdom, specifically east of Bampton. The contract was awarded on 8th December 2025, with an active period running from 6th January 2026 to 10th April 2026. The procurement used a limited competition method, appropriate for below-threshold opportunities, and focused on developing design options for the River Batherm flood risk management. As the process is at the award and contract stage, the main contracting authority is Devon County Council, with contact provided through Symon Doliczny.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in civil engineering design services, particularly those with expertise in floodplain management and natural flood management solutions. The contract, valued at £49,274, offers scope for companies like JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED, the awarded supplier, to further develop their portfolio in public sector projects. Given the specialised nature of this feasibility study, businesses equipped with engineering expertise and experience in working alongside public authorities and environmental stakeholders would find this sector promising for expansion and further contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Batherm Floodplain Reconnection Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The development of design options and an options appraisal process to produce an outline design for the River Batherm Floodplain Reconnection Project to the east of Bampton for the outline design for natural flood management through delivery of 4 work packages: 1. Develop potential options through Desk top study and site visits 2. Model proposed options to evidence and quantify change in downstream flood risk. 3. Share Options with the landowners, Devon County Council, and Environment Agency. Undertake workshop to gain input from the stakeholders. 4. Develop an outline design for the preferred option including a high-level indicative programme, consenting route and cost estimates (indicative).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f33e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081720-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,274 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Symon Doliczny
Contact Email
symon.doliczny@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441392381027

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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