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title: "Raingarden Demonstration Project in Somerset"
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# Raingarden Demonstration Project in Somerset

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-769dcc8c-09db-452e-89d1-9012af412bbe

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Somerset County Council seeks bids for the "Raingarden Demonstration Project in Somerset." This project falls under the industry category of construction structures and materials and environmental services, with a focus on sustainable drainage systems to address urban run-off. The tender is active and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The deadline for submitting proposals is 4th April 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 24th April 2017 and run until 23rd October 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, environmental services, and water management, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that focus on innovative drainage solutions and environmental sustainability would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the project aims to implement effective measures to mitigate flood risks in the Somerset region.

## Notice

Following the severe and prolonged flooding in Somerset in 2012 and 2013/14 the local authorities were tasked with preparing a 20 year Flood Action Plan. This plan also led to the formation of the Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA). The SRA is run by a Board of local authority partners from the five District Councils, Somerset County Council, the Environment Agency, the Parrett and Axe Brue Internal Drainage Boards, the Wessex Regional Flood & Coastal Committee and Natural England. Through the SRA, SCC, along with these other partners, is working to deliver the actions contained in the Flood Action Plan. Feedback following the flooding identified the negative impact of development on flood risk and a perception that Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to help address urban run-off are not as widespread as they should be. Accordingly, one of the actions in the flood action plan is to implement a rain garden demonstration project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d11f1c37-4814-487f-b734-490cac3d9016 |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2017 - 23 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 65 - Public utilities
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2017 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d11f1c37-4814-487f-b734-490cac3d9016

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d11f1c37-4814-487f-b734-490cac3d9016
  21st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f2d9154f-4b0e-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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