--- title: "ALDT and the Land Drainage Act 1991" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd318ba8-bea0-4d82-9742-d853fcc4186c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd318ba8-bea0-4d82-9742-d853fcc4186c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd318ba8-bea0-4d82-9742-d853fcc4186c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd318ba8-bea0-4d82-9742-d853fcc4186c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY" published: "2025-02-25" --- # ALDT and the Land Drainage Act 1991 Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd318ba8-bea0-4d82-9742-d853fcc4186c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd318ba8-bea0-4d82-9742-d853fcc4186c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd318ba8-bea0-4d82-9742-d853fcc4186c.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency, located at Horizon House, Bristol, is initiating a public procurement process for services related to the ALDT and the Land Drainage Act 1991. This procurement falls under the environmental services category and includes the preparation of technical engineering reports, attendance at tribunal hearings, and assistance in enforcement actions. The tender is currently in the Tender stage following an open procedure (below threshold), with documents published on 21st February 2025. Essential deadlines include a tender submission deadline on 14th March 2025 and a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The contract value ranges from £200,000 to £300,000 and will involve work across various locations, including the UK and other specified regions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and engineering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria favour these companies. Companies with expertise in land drainage, technical report preparation, and enforcement support will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Winning this contract can offer businesses the chance to expand their service offerings, engage in high-profile projects, and build a robust portfolio in collaboration with the Environment Agency. ## Notice The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. Background The current arrangement is an advisory and where necessary enforcement role fulfilling obligations under sections 28, 29 and 30 of the Land drainage Act 1991. Local Authorities play no part in the enforcement process, this is the sole responsibility of the Environment Agency (EA) to carry out. This work requirement is an obligation that the EA agreed to take on back in March 2007, on behalf of the Secretary of State (the Minister) for Defra. Services required from the Contractor We require the delivery of (but are not limited to): - - Technical engineering reports on applications relating to land drainage matters covered by sections 28, and 30 of the Act. - Attendance as an expert witness to tribunal hearings. - Work in connection to fulfilling the statutory requirements. - Assistance to the EA enforcement staff in implementing decisions made at the tribunal which have not been resolved despite interventions. - Assistance to EA in delivering their responsibilities / obligations of ALDT and other relevant land drainage matters. Tribunal cases will require (but are not limited to): - - Report preparation, required surveys (ditch, drain dimensions, photographs) and soil info and follow up - Contacting, liaison and interviewing parties and records of each kept - Advise our staff on the Act where necessary. - Appearance at ALDT - Support of enforcement action ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fad6120-7bb8-40f4-8d8e-2e885eb7d933 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY | | Locality | DEANERY ROAD, BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2025 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fad6120-7bb8-40f4-8d8e-2e885eb7d933 - 21 Feb 2025 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7b1a09-5711-4627-9523-2fd388524488 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fad6120-7bb8-40f4-8d8e-2e885eb7d933 25th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7b1a09-5711-4627-9523-2fd388524488 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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