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MKCC Flood Capital Programme Schemes - Market Engagement

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 16:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process focusing on flood risk management within Milton Keynes, UK. The initiative, titled "MKCC Flood Capital Programme Schemes - Market Engagement," is aimed at gathering insights to inform the procurement of detailed design, enabling works, and construction services associated with flood alleviation and surface water management projects. The programme includes a variety of measures such as Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and nature-based solutions. The Council invites market contribution through a Market Engagement Note, with feedback due by 5pm on Friday, 28 August 2026. Future procurement opportunities related to this initiative will be advertised separately, and the construction of initial schemes in Woughton and Lavendon is anticipated to commence between late 2026 and early 2027.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in flood-prevention works, particularly those experienced in SuDS and blue-green infrastructure projects. The engagement is particularly suitable for SMEs, given the Council's interest in exploring diverse delivery models and understanding market capabilities. Participating businesses can influence the procurement strategy and expand their portfolio by aligning with the Council's vision for sustainable and innovative flood management solutions. This engagement is a strategic pathway for relevant companies to position themselves for upcoming tender opportunities in the region of Milton Keynes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MKCC Flood Capital Programme Schemes - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC), acting as Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), is seeking views from the market to inform the future procurement of detailed design, enabling works and construction services for a programme of flood alleviation and surface water management schemes across Milton Keynes. The Council is progressing a number of flood risk management projects which are expected to proceed to detailed design and construction subject to the approval of business cases and funding. The first schemes brought forward under this programme will be located in Woughton and Lavendon and construction for those is currently planned to start Q4 2026/Q1 2027. The current Flood Capital Programme pipeline includes both conventional flood alleviation measures and blue-green infrastructure schemes utilising Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), nature-based solutions, ordinary watercourse improvements and surface water management interventions. The purpose of this engagement is to: * Understand market capacity and capability. * Inform procurement strategy. * Explore delivery models. * Identify risks and constraints affecting delivery programmes. * Engage with organisations experienced in flood alleviation, SuDS and blue-green infrastructure projects. Market Engagement note is available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home. As part of the market engagement, suppliers are requested to respond to the questions given in the Market Engagement Note latest by 5pm; Friday 28 August 2026. This engagement is not an invitation to tender, a call for competition, or a commitment by the Council to undertake any procurement or award any contract. Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately and conducted through an appropriate procurement process.

Planning Information

Market Engagement note is available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home. As part of the market engagement, suppliers are requested to respond to the questions given in the Market Engagement Note latest by 5pm; Friday 28 August 2026. Responses to be returned via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073906-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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