--- title: "Request for Information - Flood Alleviation Scheme in Buckinghamshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee814b3f-e426-4ec2-8e1d-6b87cb13b03b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee814b3f-e426-4ec2-8e1d-6b87cb13b03b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee814b3f-e426-4ec2-8e1d-6b87cb13b03b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee814b3f-e426-4ec2-8e1d-6b87cb13b03b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-09" --- # Request for Information - Flood Alleviation Scheme in Buckinghamshire Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee814b3f-e426-4ec2-8e1d-6b87cb13b03b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee814b3f-e426-4ec2-8e1d-6b87cb13b03b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee814b3f-e426-4ec2-8e1d-6b87cb13b03b.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is undertaking the early stages of the Marlow Newt Ditch flood alleviation scheme, with a request for information released on 9th July 2025. This planning phase invites market engagement to explore potential improvements and solutions for this environmental management initiative situated in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. The scheme is categorised under environmental management, specifically addressing groundwater pollution drainage services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with interested parties encouraged to submit their responses by the engagement end date on 23rd July 2025. This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses operating within the civil engineering and environmental management sectors. With construction planned to commence later in 2025, the scheme promises a combination of drainage, resurfacing, and civil engineering works that can stimulate growth and partnership opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, providing a chance to contribute innovative solutions and optimise value for money in this multi-million-pound project backed by joint funding from the Environment Agency and Buckinghamshire Council. Business users with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects and environmental remediation would be well-suited to compete. ## Notice This is not a tender, this is a request for information. The council are seeking to deliver a major flood alleviation scheme known as the Marlow Newt Ditch in Buckinghamshire. This multi-million-pound scheme is jointly funded by the Environment Agency and Buckinghamshire Council. The scheme has been through the preliminary design stage and submitted to the Local Planning Authority to secure the necessary planning permissions, with planning due by the end of Summer 2025, construction starting in later 2025 with completion late 2026. The scheme will be a combination of drainage, resurfacing and civil engineering works. The Council is keen to engage the market to stimulate interest, understand challenges and opportunities that may enhance the proposed works, whilst providing value for money are welcome at this stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555eacc7-5af4-4961-a458-48a6e041ab83 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90710000 - Environmental management - 90733800 - Groundwater pollution drainage services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2025 at 10:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555eacc7-5af4-4961-a458-48a6e041ab83 - 9 Jul 2025 at 10:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9144c419-0d84-45fc-a5a6-76378a5f27de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555eacc7-5af4-4961-a458-48a6e041ab83 9th July 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9144c419-0d84-45fc-a5a6-76378a5f27de 9th July 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=370a6cb8-aa5c-f011-813a-005056b64545 To submit a response to this Request for Information please follow the link below. ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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