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title: "Northumberland Strategic Flood Assessment and Water Cycle Study"
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# Northumberland Strategic Flood Assessment and Water Cycle Study

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6d365ac-62c1-4c46-b0d8-8203f4a43db7

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council, situated in Morpeth, England, is behind a strategic initiative to develop a flood assessment and water cycle study, titled "Northumberland Strategic Flood Assessment and Water Cycle Study". The project falls under the environmental engineering consultancy services category, with additional classifications related to water supply consultancy and environmental management. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with WSP UK Limited selected as the supplier on 3rd March 2026. This project uses a selective procurement method facilitated through a framework agreement under NEPO212 Support Services. The contract, valued at £97,577.70, commences on 13th April 2026 and concludes on 12th April 2028, primarily targeting the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This initiative represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and water management services. The SFRA and WCS will underpin the development of sustainable growth strategies, thus requiring expertise in flood risk assessment, water supply infrastructure, and environmental protection. Although the award has been conferred to a large-scale company, SMEs with proficiency in similar consultancy services can explore potential collaborations and subcontracting opportunities under such framework agreements. The project appeals particularly to those who can provide innovative solutions in alignment with local development and emergency planning needs.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council has appointed consultants to prepare a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) and a Water Cycle Study (WCS). The SFRA and WCS will provide evidence to support the preparation of a new Northumberland Local Plan. An up-to-date SFRA is needed to provide evidence on flood risk to inform policies and make decisions about the type and location of development. The SFRA will also be used to support the assessment and determination of planning applications. In addition, the SFRA will support other Council functions, including those of the Lead Local Flood Authority and Emergency Planning. The WCS is required to help ensure that the Northumberland Local Plan can appropriately plan for sustainable growth and make sufficient provision for infrastructure for water supply, wastewater, and flood risk and coastal change management. A further competition was undertaken via NEPO212 Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 4: Flood, Coastal & Marine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d094cc06-3b20-4a48-8ad2-421cfe69f41f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,577 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,577 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d094cc06-3b20-4a48-8ad2-421cfe69f41f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d094cc06-3b20-4a48-8ad2-421cfe69f41f
  15th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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