Planning

Denton Flood Alleviation Scheme

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 14:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is planning a procurement process titled "Denton Flood Alleviation Scheme," aimed at mitigating flooding risks in Newcastle upon Tyne. This project, part of a broader effort, has identified several areas at risk for surface water flooding, and measures are being designed to reduce these risks. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a Pipeline Notice published. The council is preparing to invite tenders in September 2026, with the opportunity to tender for a design and build contract for phases three to six of the project. The contract will encompass various sustainable drainage solutions and measures across different phases. Estimated to be valued at £5,105,000, the procurement applies the open procedure method and falls under the "works" industry category. Interested suppliers should register via the OPEN Procurement Portal for updates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in flood prevention and landscape solutions. Companies with expertise in sustainable urban drainage systems and nature-based solutions will find the project suitable to their capabilities. The opportunity is particularly appealing to contracting firms that can offer design and build services, especially those experienced in urban and civil engineering projects. The planned open procedure facilitates access for various businesses to compete for the contract, promoting business growth through collaboration with Newcastle City Council on this substantial infrastructure effort. Successful engagement could lead to further opportunities with the council, given their proactive approach to flood management in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Denton Flood Alleviation Scheme

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council (NCC) has secured funding for a major flood alleviation project in the Denton area of Newcastle upon Tyne that will better protect 198 properties from surface water flooding. We have identified 17 "at risk" locations where appropriate measures will reduce that risk. The project is being split over 7 phases: phases 1,2 and 7 will be delivered in-house; phases 3-6 involve larger measures which will require some external design work and an external contractor(s) for all construction work. These phases are made up of the following measures: Phase 3 - Retrofit SuDS basins ranging from 50m3 to 300m3. Phase 4 - North East Catchment SuDS measures including permeable paving, raingardens, bunds and nature-based solutions, grouped for proximity. Phase 5 - Large SuDS basins and Nature Based Solutions Phase 6 - Permeable paving and underground tanks NCC will be asking interested providers around September 2026 to tender for a design and build contract for Phases 3-6 of the project. Phases 4 and 5 will be designed in-house at NCC; Phases 3 and 6 will require an external consultant. Landscape design will also be undertaken in-house at NCC. This pipeline notice is for information only. At this stage, no further details are available beyond what is published here. When this opportunity progresses, a Tender Notice will be published on the Central Digital Platform. If Newcastle City Council seeks early engagement, a Market Engagement Notice will be issued at that time, along with any relevant information. Suppliers are advised to register on the OPEN Procurement Portal to receive updates and notifications as they become available: www.open-uk.org We appreciate your interest and understanding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031011-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,105,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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