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Flood Risk Assessment for the Automation of Bishop's Mill Sluice

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridge City Council involves conducting a Flood Risk Assessment for the Automation of Bishop's Mill Sluice. Under the industry categories of civil engineering consultancy services and environmental engineering consultancy services, this process aims to automate sluice gates by measuring and adjusting the water level of the River Cam. Located in Cambridge, UK, this procurement is at the tender update stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 11 May 2026 and a tender submission period closing on 18 May 2026. The process follows an open competition under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, providing a valuable opportunity for skilled consultants in the specified fields.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the civil and environmental engineering sectors to engage in projects that impact local infrastructure directly. With a focus on quality and price as award criteria (60% and 40%, respectively), SMEs particularly stand to benefit from participating in this project, given its suitability for such enterprises. The project promises business growth opportunities by enabling involvement in significant municipal improvements that enhance flood risk management and environmental sustainability, thereby allowing companies to leverage their expertise in consultancy services related to water installations and automation systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flood Risk Assessment for the Automation of Bishop's Mill Sluice

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council to automate Bishop's Mill sluice. The intention is to automate the four sluice gates by measuring the water level of the River Cam and automatically adjusting the sluice gate heights to control the upstream water level to within an acceptable margin. The aim of the automation is to: - Reduce the number of times an operator needs to attend the site. - Prevent overtopping of the banks - To improve water level regulation to reduce upstream flood risk and to maintain water levels on the river. The previous studies indicated that existing sluice gates are suitable for automation. To inform the automation design and automation risk assessment a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) is required. The consultant will be required to produce a Flood Risk Assessment which should include the flood risk based on control system failure of the sluice gates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ae5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037935-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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