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title: "Supply of permanent nutrient neutrality mitigation in Cumbria via upgrades to septic tanks"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Supply of permanent nutrient neutrality mitigation in Cumbria via upgrades to septic tanks

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd851b58-ad41-4cf8-9958-07ad09d2fc8f

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council, in collaboration with Cumberland Council and the Lake District National Park, is seeking contractors for the project titled "Supply of permanent nutrient neutrality mitigation in Cumbria via upgrades to septic tanks." This initiative aims to support a Cumbria-wide approach to addressing nutrient neutrality in key catchments, such as River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake SAC, River Eden SAC, River Kent SAC, and Esthwaite Water Ramsar. Funded by the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund (LNMF), the project involves upgrading private septic tanks, with the procurement stage currently at "Tender". The open procedure tender will close on 24th March 2025, and the contract period will run from 25th April 2025 to 24th April 2028. The total value of the procurement is £10.5 million, and the industry category is Plumbing and Sanitary Works (CPV code 45330000).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in plumbing and sanitary works, particularly those with experience in environmental impact mitigation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given their eligibility criteria for this open procedure tender. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in facilitating new housing developments by providing essential nutrient (phosphorous) credits through upgrades of septic tanks across the specified catchments. The project also includes a nutrient credit trading scheme, which can open further business opportunities for successful contractors in the burgeoning market of environmental compliance and sustainable development.

## Notice

Westmorland and Furness Council, together with Cumberland Council and the Lake District National Park, established the Nutrient Neutrality North West partnership to drive a Cumbria-wide approach to addressing nutrient neutrality in the four affected catchments (River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake SAC, River Eden SAC, River Kent SAC and Esthwaite Water Ramsar). Two of the main aims are to identify and promote delivery of practical mitigation options in the catchments to unlock new housing developments and establish a process to offer mitigation options through nutrient credit trading. Following the award of a significant grant under the Government's Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund (LNMF), the council is now seeking to procure suitably qualified and experienced contractors to support the delivery of nutrient (phosphorous) credits through a programme of upgrading private septic tanks across the four catchments, which can then be traded through a credit scheme to be launched in the second half of 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985b705f-e6aa-4c8e-b8f4-0892850a2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA6 4SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985b705f-e6aa-4c8e-b8f4-0892850a2022

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985b705f-e6aa-4c8e-b8f4-0892850a2022
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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