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NDC0129-26 - Heanton Embankments Study

North Devon District Council

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23 Oct 2026 at 15:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Devon District Council is seeking civil engineering consultancy services for a study of the Heanton Embankment. The work is to assess how the embankment functions, the level of protection it provides, its estimated remaining life and the assets that would be at risk if it failed. The study must also consider the potential benefits of maintaining the revetment and assess and develop the economic viability of options to repair or replace it. The work is located in the United Kingdom; the procurement data does not identify a more specific delivery location. This is a services requirement focused on coastal or flood-protection infrastructure assessment and options appraisal, rather than construction work to carry out repairs or replacement.

North Devon District Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The enquiry deadline set was 13 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the submission deadline was 20 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The planned contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated contract value is £78,000 excluding VAT (£93,600 including VAT). The requirement is arranged as one lot, which is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Bids are assessed on the lowest price, subject to passing the quality questions. Electronic submission is permitted. The tender reached the invitation-to-offer stage; the published process is not identified as cancelled or withdrawn.

This opportunity is suited to consultancies with civil engineering expertise in embankments, revetments and coastal or flood-protection assets. Suppliers should be able to assess structural function, protection standards and residual asset life, and identify the consequences of potential failure. The work also calls for practical options appraisal: assessing the case for maintaining a revetment and developing the economic viability of repair or replacement alternatives. Firms able to combine engineering assessment with economic analysis will be well placed to cover the stated scope. The single-lot arrangement is explicitly marked as suitable for SMEs, so the requirement may be relevant to smaller specialist consultancies as well as larger engineering practices. No specific accreditation, staffing level or prior-project qualification is stated in the procurement details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NDC0129-26 - Heanton Embankments Study

Notice Description

Study to understand the functionality of the Heanton Embankment with regards to the standards of protection provided, estimated residual life and the assets at risk if failure occurred. Will also assess potential benefits to maintaining the revetment, and assess and develop economic viability of options to repair or replace.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078f63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100654-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Devon District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSTAPLE
Postcode
EX31 1DG
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Barnstaple Central
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Further Information

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