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08 May 2026 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Matlock, is currently in the tender stage for the "PLACE710H Breadsall - Natural Flood Management" project. This procurement falls under the works industry category and aims to engage a contractor for natural flood management initiatives, including liaising with landowners and designing relevant measures. The process follows an open competition procurement method, below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their bids via the Proactis portal by 12:30 pm on 19th June 2026. The project is set to commence around mid-June to early July 2026, with a contract duration extending until June 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in flood management and construction of water regulation structures. The contract, valued at up to £85,000, includes tasks related to river regulation and flood control, which may appeal to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). As the award criteria prioritize quality and technical proficiency, followed by price and social value, enterprises with strong capabilities in these areas might find this bidding opportunity particularly advantageous for growth and strategic partnerships.

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Notice Title

PLACE710H Breadsall - Natural Flood Management

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council are seeking to appoint a single contractor to engage with landowners, maintain already developed relationships with landowners, secure permission for NFM measures to be implemented on their land and design and implement these agreed measures at the appropriate locations. The maximum budget is up to PS85,000 and the start date is intended to be as close to contract award as practicably possible - this should be from mid-June/ early July 2026. Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06940f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053235-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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