Tender

Foul Water Drainage Consultant

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK

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Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk has issued a tender titled "Foul Water Drainage Consultant" under the industry category of environmental planning and quality control services. The procurement process is actively seeking consultations on foul drainage schemes for planning applications and discharge of condition applications, with the procurement method outlined as "Below threshold - open competition." The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with the end date for submission extended to 20 March 2026 at 12:00 PM, following an amendment. Located in King's Lynn, United Kingdom, this opportunity is aimed at a sub-central government public authority and boasts a contract value of £134,400 GBP, with services to commence on 1 April 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental planning and assessment. Companies with expertise in advising on proposed drainage systems and assessing compliance with planning conditions will find this contract particularly suitable. The evaluation criteria place emphasis on price, consultants' resumes, methodology, and communication skills, favouring businesses that can demonstrate effective cost management alongside high-quality service provision. Additionally, this contract offers potential for renewal, extending the collaboration up to two years beyond the initial period, thus affording further opportunities for sustained business engagement and expansion.

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Notice Title

Foul Water Drainage Consultant

Notice Description

The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk is inviting tenders for Consultations on Foul Drainage Schemes for Planning Applications and Discharge of Condition Applications. The Consultant will be required to comment and advise on proposed drainage schemes in accordance with the development proposed. To comment and advise whether a condition, attached to a particular planning application, can be discharged in accordance with the wording of the Condition. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1016126898

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065887
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015820-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90712000 - Environmental planning

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£134,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1553616200

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

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