--- title: "The Development of a Technical Feasibility and investment model" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0b4ff5c-3e8c-4fb9-9e45-34f8dfa73aab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0b4ff5c-3e8c-4fb9-9e45-34f8dfa73aab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0b4ff5c-3e8c-4fb9-9e45-34f8dfa73aab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0b4ff5c-3e8c-4fb9-9e45-34f8dfa73aab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON" published: "2025-07-22" --- # The Development of a Technical Feasibility and investment model Buyer: ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0b4ff5c-3e8c-4fb9-9e45-34f8dfa73aab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0b4ff5c-3e8c-4fb9-9e45-34f8dfa73aab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0b4ff5c-3e8c-4fb9-9e45-34f8dfa73aab.json) ## Summary Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW) has launched an open tender for the development of a technical feasibility and investment model aimed at implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) within the Weaver-Gowy catchment area. This initiative seeks to enhance water availability while promoting benefits like carbon sequestration, water quality, and biodiversity net gain. ECW is a council-owned entity in Cheshire and Warrington, renowned for its thriving economy in the North West of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, with submissions open until 5th August 2025. The contract, classified under business services, is set to commence on 12th August 2025, running until 12th November 2025. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consulting, environmental strategies, and investment modelling, especially those capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders such as government bodies and NGOs. With an open procedure suited for SMEs and VCSEs, the tender emphasises technical expertise and value for money. Firms with experience in water management, environmental sustainability, and investment solutions stand to benefit from competing in this contract. Successful participation could enhance their portfolio and foster relationships with key regional authorities and entities, positioning these businesses for future public engagements. ## Notice Cheshire and Warrington is one of the UK's economic success stories and the most productive economy in the North of England. Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council-owned organisation, works alongside elected leaders to make the region the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive, and growing place in the country. We collaborate with the three local councils, industry leaders, and community partners to shape economic and transport strategies, deliver skills training and business support, and ensure that the voice of business is heard in local decision-making. Through its Marketing Cheshire division, ECW also champions the region as an outstanding place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. Working in collaboration with local government, businesses, educational institutes and other public, private and community sector organisations, we keep Cheshire and Warrington firmly on the map. ECW are looking to appoint a consultant(s) to work with ECW and partners across Cheshire to develop a feasibility study which will examine the strategic interventions within the Weaver-Gowy catchment for Nature Based Solutions (NbS) to deliver water availability and a range of co-benefits that can be brought from such nature-based solutions (e.g. carbon sequestration, water quality, biodiversity net gain), as well as the development of an investment model from a high-quality provider that delivers a service on behalf of ECW and partners. The consultant(s) is expected to carry out consultation and engagement with key stakeholders including the abstractors themselves, Defra and other Government bodies, NGOs, Local Authorities among others, where appropriate. This consultation will inform the production of the study, focusing primarily on water abstracting businesses, as well as informing the investment model recommendation(s). The consultant(s) will, secondarily, consider other potential investors into the fund/scheme this could include, for example, angel capital investment, private capital via insurance companies, business rates, and philanthropic donations. This will include where these investments could be combined. This ITT sets out the information which is required in order to assess the suitability of bidders in terms of their technical knowledge and expertise, quality assurance processes, relationship management and value for money to meet the requirements of ECW for the Development of a Technical Feasibility and investment model for the strategic implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) within the Weaver Gowy Catchment. The successful bidder will be required to deliver services in accordance with all tender documents and the contract to be placed with the successful bidder. Tenderers are requested to study the specification in detail and ensure that the specified requirements can be met and thus your understanding of our requirements is reflected in your Pricing Schedule return. The contract is expected to commence Tuesday 12th August ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0994b07d-a393-43d4-b14b-2b0c85e8bf88 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 12 Nov 2025 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON | | Locality | WINSFORD | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW7 1AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Winsford Dene | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 22 Jul 2025 at 12:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0994b07d-a393-43d4-b14b-2b0c85e8bf88 - 21 Jul 2025 at 13:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0994b07d-a393-43d4-b14b-2b0c85e8bf88 - 10 Jul 2025 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0994b07d-a393-43d4-b14b-2b0c85e8bf88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0994b07d-a393-43d4-b14b-2b0c85e8bf88 22nd July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9086fb6-1862-4452-b5ea-dadb2b77f279 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c98e2ec-3de8-4615-a538-55326a3e1a6d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/818de018-a88a-485b-be37-f4229808ef25 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e54ae51-750e-4505-b7cb-29156134736b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1729ab0-ad56-4bf9-b63f-4527073bf988 ## Notice URLs - https://cheshireandwarrington.com/how-we-work/about/tenders-and-opportunities/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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