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NUNCON - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 10:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 11:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) - Level 1, as part of updating their Development Plan. This contract is pivotal for guiding the selection of optimal growth locations within the Borough to address the shortfall in housing provisions. The tender, titled "NUNCON - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment," falls under the industry categories of urban and environmental planning services. Located in Nuneaton, UK, the procurement was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition. The award was concluded on 2nd July 2026, with work commencing on 13th July 2026 and expected to conclude by 12th July 2027, with possible extensions for further assessments if required.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in urban and environmental planning, as it requires strategic analysis and substantial expertise in flood risk assessments. The contract was awarded to HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS LIMITED, illustrating the demand for small to medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering niche planning services. Such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and open avenues for future collaborations, potentially leading to further contracts as local authorities continue to navigate housing and environmental planning challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NUNCON - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

Notice Description

The Planning Policy team at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is responsible for guiding development, through plan-making, for Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough. The Borough's Development Plan currently comprises of the newly adopted Borough Plan Review (2021-2039), which was adopted on 10th December 2025, a Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations Development Plan Document, the Warwickshire Minerals Local Plan (2018-2032) and the Warwickshire Waste Core Strategy Adopted Local Plan (2013-2028). This contract is for a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) - Level 1. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (December 2024) requires Local Planning Authorities to produce a SFRA to inform strategic policies, in their Local Plans. In accordance with the NPPF (December 2024) and transitional arrangements within paragraphs 234-237, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is required to commence an immediate further review now the Borough Plan Review (2021-2039) has been adopted. This further review, in the form of a new Local Plan, will need to address the shortfall between the Borough Plan Review housing requirement of 545 dwellings per annum and the government's new standard method requirement of 756 dwellings per annum. The SFRA - Level 1 will be a vital piece of evidence to enable the selection of the most appropriate locations for growth in the next Local Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062108-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 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
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS LIMITED

Further Information

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