Tender

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

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

Norse Commercial Services Ltd is spearheading a public procurement process for designing and building a flood retention area in Biddulph Valley, near Stoke-on-Trent, under the title "Design and then Build of a Flood Retention Area in Biddulph Valley." The buyer and managing entity, Alliance Norse Ltd, located in Norwich, is seeking proposals for the project via an open procurement method. This works contract, valued at £50,000 to £60,000, is currently active and requires submissions by 26 May 2026, with clarifications due by 8 May 2026. The successful bidder will be engaged first through a JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement followed by a JCT Design & Build Contract, focusing primarily on river regulation and flood control works.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in civil engineering, especially those with experience in flood prevention and waterworks. With a keen emphasis on price, quality, and social value, companies capable of delivering high-quality design and construction services will find this contract appealing. The project is located in the West Midlands regions of the UK (UKF12, UKF13, UKF1), and it suits businesses that are adept at handling comprehensive design and build contracts, particularly in settings that require specialised flooding infrastructure. Participating in this procurement can enhance a firm's portfolio in flood control solutions, making it attractive for both established firms and ambitious newcomers in the infrastructure sector.

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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/039806-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20264 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD
Additional Buyers

ALLIANCE NORSE LTD

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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