Design and then Build of a Flood Retention Area in Biddulph Valley

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

17 Jun 2026 at 08:58

TenderUpdate

30 Apr 2026 at 11:01

TenderUpdate

30 Apr 2026 at 10:56

TenderUpdate

28 Apr 2026 at 14:26

Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Norse Commercial Services Ltd for the design and construction of a flood retention area in Biddulph Valley has been concluded. The tender, identified as NGRP0132, was managed under an open competition method, below the threshold for additional requirements. This initiative was aimed at enhancing flood control infrastructure in regions within the United Kingdom, particularly near Stoke-on-Trent. Unfortunately, the tender process, originally at the active stage with a submission deadline of 26th May 2026 and a projected contract start date from 23rd June 2026, was cancelled on 17th June 2026 due to missing required information. The tender was previously active with a focus on works within the industry categories of designs, flood prevention, and river regulation.

This tender represented a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in water management and flood prevention systems. Companies experienced in executing projects under JCT Design & Build Contracts would find themselves well-positioned to compete, given the distinct scope involving pre-construction and design services. Such opportunities contribute significantly to business growth by allowing successful bidders to showcase their capabilities in large-scale infrastructure projects, leveraging the experience gained through complex environmental works. With an extension possibility within the contractual terms, businesses could anticipate continued collaboration beyond the initial project scope, offering further opportunities for sustained business development.

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Notice Title

Design and then Build of a Flood Retention Area in Biddulph Valley

Notice Description

Alliance Norse are seeking suitably qualified bids for the design requirements for the restoration of an existing flood storage area in Biddulph Valley near Stoke-on-Trent, this will be contracted under a JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement. When the design element is completed, the Successful Bidder will then be required to complete the restoration works, under a JCT Design & Build Contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement will have an initial term of 4 months to complete the design work, with the opportunity to extend for a further 8 months (totalling 1 year). The JCT Design & Build Contract will then be in place following design completion for a duration to be agreed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056938-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

45221220 - Culverts

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

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
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD
Additional Buyers

ALLIANCE NORSE LTD

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF12 East Derbyshire, TLF13 South and West Derbyshire

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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