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EBCT 447 Invitation to tender for Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)

EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

Erewash Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the "EBCT 447 Invitation to tender for Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)", which falls under the industry category of hazard protection and environmental consultancy services. This tender is crucial for their Planning Policy team's evidence base gathering to draft a new Local Plan using the National Planning Policy Framework 2025. The procurement method is open and competes below the threshold with the requirement for tenders to be submitted electronically by 1st May 2026. The council is based in Ilkeston, UKF13, United Kingdom, and is classified as a sub-central government public authority.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and hazard control services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract period is set from 25th May 2026 to 24th September 2026, offering a valuable chance to contribute to local government objectives, as the SFRA will influence development site allocations in the forthcoming Local Plan. Companies with expertise in strategic environmental planning can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios and build relationships with public sector entities, thereby fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

EBCT 447 Invitation to tender for Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)

Notice Description

Erewash Borough Council (EBC) have started work on a new Local Plan, which will be drawn up using the new (currently draft) National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2025. The Planning Policy team is embarking on an evidence base gathering exercise so that a new Local Plan can be submitted within the next 3 years, in line with Government objectives on producing a Local Plan within 30 months. EBC are now looking for a contractor to prepare and present a Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) to be used by the Planning Policy team to help contribute towards setting an environmental baseline for the Local Plan, and then informing on the selection and suitability of development sites/allocations to be included in the plan. Full details can be found within the Invitation to tender pack

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030657-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ILKESTON
Postcode
DE7 5RP
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire

Local Authority
Erewash
Electoral Ward
Little Hallam
Westminster Constituency
Erewash

Further Information

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