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title: "SC21045 - Upper Darent Flood Management Contract"
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# SC21045 - Upper Darent Flood Management Contract

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4661f0b-1c06-4ec4-8783-58b8fdb640a3

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## Summary

Kent County Council is currently in the tender stage of the SC21045 - Upper Darent Flood Management Contract. This contract aims to implement Natural Flood Management (NFM) works across three sites in the Chevening Estate, located in the upper catchment of the River Darent. The tender is open until 30th September 2021, with a contract period commencing on 11th October 2021 and concluding on 30th November 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £150,000, with a minimum threshold set at £100,000. This procurement falls under the category of construction work for water projects, specifically focusing on flood prevention and river regulation works.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction firms and environmental consultants with experience in flood management and landscaping projects. Businesses specialising in ecological restoration, civil engineering, and natural resource management will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund reflects a commitment to sustainability, making this project particularly appealing to SMEs engaged in environmentally-friendly practices and solutions within the construction industry.

## Notice

Kent County Council's Darent Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme (DVLPS) team are seeking to award a contract to undertake Natural Flood Management (NFM) works on three sites in the Chevening Estate. The features will include large woody debris, scrapes, swales, leaky fences an, fencing and meanders with the idea being that these features will act as natural flood management features on the estate are Upper catchment of the River Darent. All areas chosen for NFM projects have had flooding issues in the past. The project will be funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund and The TRIPLE-C project which forms part of a wider delivery programme through the Heritage Lottery Funded Darent Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme (DVLPS) which will work to ensure the ongoing conservation and enjoyment of the landscape. In delivering the objectives of the DVLPS the natural flood management measures must seek to achieve flood reduction whilst respecting and enhancing the landscape character in the upper catchment of the valley between Westerham and Sevenoaks. For further information and to respond to the opportunity, please visit https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bcf4c5-cece-4759-9f33-75dffccc3720 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bcf4c5-cece-4759-9f33-75dffccc3720
- 8 Sep 2021 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d99e0dce-bb6c-4c79-8642-e46783d95a0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bcf4c5-cece-4759-9f33-75dffccc3720
  16th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d99e0dce-bb6c-4c79-8642-e46783d95a0a
  8th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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