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Strategic Planning - Water Cycle Study 2025

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 16:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Southend-on-Sea City Council, involved awarding a contract for a "Strategic Planning - Water Cycle Study 2025." This study falls under the services category of environmental engineering consultancy services, relevant to the Essex Water Resource Zone, specifically within the local authority's administrative area. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, below threshold, and culminated in the award on 10th February 2026. The study aims to evaluate the environmental impact of local site allocations related to water scarcity and waste water treatment capacity, and its potential effect on local development. Contractual activities commenced on 4th February 2026 and are expected to conclude by 1st January 2027, with a total contract value of GBP 23,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the field of environmental consultancy, particularly those skilled in handling water cycle studies and strategic environmental assessments. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like WALLINGFORD HYDROSOLUTIONS LIMITED, the successful supplier, would find this project beneficial for growth, as it promotes collaboration with public authorities in the UK. Enterprises engaged in environmental policy advisory or infrastructure impact studies, especially those focusing on sustainability and efficiency in water resource management, would be well-positioned to leverage such contracts for business expansion and to establish a strong presence in both local and neighbouring council projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Planning - Water Cycle Study 2025

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council requires a concise and user-friendly Water Cycle Study with clear outputs and recommendations. The study area is the local authority administrative area. The study will test the potential impact of Southend local plan's proposed site allocations, to understand whether water scarcity and/or capacity for waste water treatment is having or is likely to have an adverse effect on the environment, and could constrain further development. Furthermore, it will evaluate the potential for the inclusion of a more ambitious water efficiency policy than in the adopted plan, where this does not adversely affect development viability. However, consideration should also be given to cumulative impacts and how the study connects with the water environment of other neighbouring local authorities within the Essex Water Resource Zone and how infrastructure are being shared.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012101-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 6-12 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALLINGFORD HYDROSOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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