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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cross Boundary Water Cycle Study"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cross Boundary Water Cycle Study

Buyer: SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-504a805f-32ad-4e87-8809-b109ad5ed79d

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## Summary

The Suffolk Coastal District Council and Ipswich Borough Council are currently initiating a tender for the "Cross Boundary Water Cycle Study" aimed at addressing water infrastructure needs to support their Local Plans. This procurement falls under the research services category and is located in Lowestoft, East of England. The open procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 10th August 2018. The total value of the contract is £25,000 with a minimum threshold of £10,000.

This tender presents a potential opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in environmental research and water management services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in water cycle studies and infrastructure planning are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority has expressed an intention to consider SMEs for this project, thereby fostering business growth in the local sector.

## Notice

Both Suffolk Coastal District Council and Ipswich Borough Council are commencing a review of their Local Plans. A Water Cycle Study is required to understand the water infrastructure requirements necessary to support growth options in both Local Plans and any implications for the water environment. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56ca06a5-d229-4a15-b6b5-b99701d3de3e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 16 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2018 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56ca06a5-d229-4a15-b6b5-b99701d3de3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56ca06a5-d229-4a15-b6b5-b99701d3de3e
  18th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cross-Boundary-Water-Cycle-Study/K2WT94B6K7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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