Tender

Drainage Engineer Consultancy Services

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 07:27

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the provision of Drainage Engineer Consultancy Services. Located in Ashford, United Kingdom, with a postal address at International House, Dover Place, the Council seeks consultancy to advise and report on various drainage-related areas. This procurement falls under the industry category of technical analysis or consultancy services, with a CPV code of 71621000. The tender, identified as ASH/26/043, is currently active and follows an open procurement method, inviting offers until the deadline on 6th July 2026. Businesses are required to submit their tenders via the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for consultancy firms, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a sub-central governmental authority. The contract is valued at up to £48,000 and covers a period of three years, starting from 1st September 2026, with the potential for two extensions of 12 months each. Firms specialising in consultancy and technical analysis services, particularly those with expertise in drainage engineering, would find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities to contribute expert solutions that address the needs of Ashford Borough Council. Quality and price are the key award criteria, with quality holding a 60% weight, allowing firms that prioritise high-quality service delivery a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Drainage Engineer Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council are looking to procure Drainage Engineer Consultancy Services to provide advice and reporting on a number of areas, please refer to the Specification for further information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Technical-analysis-or-consultancy-services./4S6V5AS634 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4S6V5AS634

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible extensions of +12 months +12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b147
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054514-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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