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MKCC Flood Capital Programme Schemes - Market Engagement

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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10 Aug 2026 at 16:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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04 Aug 2026 at 16:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is conducting a market engagement process for the MKCC Flood Capital Programme Schemes. This initiative is in the planning stage and focuses on flood alleviation and surface water management across locations such as Woughton and Lavendon in the UKJ12 region, United Kingdom. The project falls under the industry category of flood-prevention works, with a significant emphasis on using Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and blue-green infrastructure. Interested parties are requested to participate by responding to a series of questions in the Market Engagement Note by 5pm on Friday, 28 August 2026. The council anticipates the start of the construction phase between the fourth quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2027, subject to necessary approvals and funding.

This engagement presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the fields of flood risk management, construction, and environmental infrastructure. Companies experienced in implementing SuDS, nature-based solutions, and conventional flood-prevention measures are particularly well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering innovative designs and construction services will find this tender especially appealing as it aligns with their expertise and business growth objectives. The procurement strategy aims to understand market capabilities, explore delivery models, and address potential risks, thereby fostering collaboration with proficient organisations to develop sustainable flood management solutions.

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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/075936-2026
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
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 20263 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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