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title: "Flood Defence Framework Agreement"
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# Flood Defence Framework Agreement

Buyer: PUBLICA GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83bc422a-a306-47c4-9e4c-9aa354d29dcd

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## Summary

The Publica Group is currently seeking bids for a Flood Defence Framework Agreement, aimed at delivering planned and responsive flood defence work across the Cotswold District, Forest of Dean, and West Oxfordshire councils. This tender, identified as WODC0263P, is classified under the category of flood-defences maintenance works and will be awarded for a three-year period starting from 1st September 2019, concluding on 31st August 2022. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 7th August 2019. The procurement method is open, conducted below the financial threshold, with a contract value ranging from £1,000,000 to £1,500,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in flood defence and related infrastructure services. Companies with expertise in flood-prevention works, river regulation, and the supply of flood-related equipment such as floodgates are well-suited to compete for this contract. By securing a place on the framework, businesses can establish valuable long-term relationships with local authorities, potentially leading to sustained growth and recurring work in an essential sector.

## Notice

The District Councils (The Councils) listed below are seeking to award a three year framework agreement, divided into 5 LOTS, for the provision of planned and responsive flood defence work. o Cotswold District Council (CDC) o Forest of Dean District Council (FODC) o West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) The Councils anticipate appointing a minimum of three providers per Lot and there is no restriction on the number of Lots bidders can apply for although a reduced number may be considered by the Councils dependant on the number and quality of Supplier solutions received. Currently the Local Authorities manage flood defence work using individual competitive quotes (where possible) from known competent contractors. The overall flood defence budget for the financial year 2019/20 is in excess of ?500,000. The Shared Principal Engineer will be responsible for managing the operational performance of the framework using methods including customer satisfaction, delivery on time and budget, quality of construction phase and completed site finish. Additional information: To express an interest and download the tender documentation please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5b0a4d-6ac3-435c-b9f6-41a9020d13af |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | PUBLICA GROUP |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX28 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | West Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Witney North |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44212382 - Floodgates
- 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2019 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5b0a4d-6ac3-435c-b9f6-41a9020d13af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5b0a4d-6ac3-435c-b9f6-41a9020d13af
  12th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westoxon.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home

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