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BT1827 - Water Cycle Study

LUTON COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed a procurement process titled "BT1827 - Water Cycle Study," intending to engage consultancy services to assess and plan for the town's water and wastewater infrastructure needs in anticipation of future development. The process falls within the public authority sub-central government category and the services covered business-related consultancy. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, adhering to the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The Water Cycle Study contract spans from 25th November 2025 to 24th November 2026, with an estimated value of £25,652.40. The delivery of services will focus on the UKH21 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to environmental planning and infrastructure assessment, with an emphasis on water management strategy. It suits consulting firms with expertise in this sector, particularly those capable of addressing both current infrastructure capacity and future development impacts. Wallingford Hydrosolutions Ltd, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the kind of industry specialist naturally aligned with these project requirements, offering a platform for similar enterprises to explore further engagement with public authorities like Luton Council.

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Notice Title

BT1827 - Water Cycle Study

Notice Description

The planning policy team is seeking a consultant to produce a Water Cycle Study (WCS) to provide evidence to support the development and future growth of the town. The aim of the WCS will be to identify the current and projected future capacity of water and wastewater infrastructure in Luton assess the potential impact of proposed development on that infrastructure; and specify the investment required to mitigate any negative impacts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036239-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,377 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2026 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALLINGFORD HYDROSOLUTIONS

Further Information

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