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title: "Foundational Data for Scotland's Flood Defence Assets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0500d5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY"
published: "2025-04-10"
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# Foundational Data for Scotland's Flood Defence Assets

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0500d5

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## Summary

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is planning a procurement process titled "Foundational Data for Scotland’s Flood Defence Assets," classified under environmental engineering consultancy services (CPV: 71313000). This initiative aims to develop the Scottish Flood Asset Register and supporting tools for flood defence assessments across Scotland. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with an anticipated future notice date of 27th June 2025. The projects will be conducted across various regions in Scotland (UKM). Key dates and deadlines will be provided in the forthcoming notice.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental engineering and consultancy. It involves creating and managing databases, conducting topographical and condition assessments, and developing hydrological models, suitable for firms with expertise in Arc GIS technologies and field survey methods. Participation could lead to growth through engagement with local authorities and the extensive scope of environmental data management. Companies with skills in advanced surveying techniques and hydrodynamic modelling will be well-positioned to compete for these lots, enhancing their portfolio and achieving business expansion in the public sector.

## Notice

SEPA is seeking to create a foundational asset register for flood defence asset data in Scotland, to be referred to as the Scottish Flood Asset Register and the development of an Arc GIS field mapper tool for undertaking T98 assessments.

### Lot Information

An Arc GIS Scottish Flood Asset Register Database

Develop an Arc GIS database that will form the Scottish Flood Asset Register database. This dataset will include a desk-based assessment of over 200 assets to identify the location of the assets, description of the assets, ownership (as far practical), asset discretisation, asset ID and identifying access constraints and any health and safety concerns. Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews should also be conducted with the 32 Local Authorities to collect critical local knowledge from the local authorities. It is anticipated that the Environment Agency's Data Requirements Library (DRL) will be used and the Condition Assessment Manual (CAM) (latest guidance) and any other relevant national standards.

Field Collector/Survey 123 App, Topographical survey and condition assessment for prioritised schemes

Develop a data collection app using the Field Collector Tool or Survey 123 (Arc GIS) to facilitate efficient data collection for condition assessments. This will need to have links with the Flood Asset Register and require the relevant fields and schemas to support the condition assessment using the Environment Agency's CAM manual. Undertake Topographical survey on the 6 priority flood defence schemes including top of bank, in channel survey, in channel structures and floodplain survey. This can include different survey methods and techniques such as on the ground surveys, boat surveys and drone surveys. The Environment Agency's National Standard Technical Specification for surveying Services will be used. Condition assessment - undertake condition inspections of the 6 priority areas using the Environment Agency's T98 method in the CAM manual. This could be in the field visual inspections or via desk-based asset inspection using high resolution photogrammetry and videos taken during the topographical surveys.

Hydrological and Hydrodynamic model for one priority area for flood warning

Build upon an existing model for one priority area to establish exceedance thresholds to inform key questions about when the scheme may over top and the areas that may be at risk from an exceedance event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014386-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jun 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY |
| Locality | HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 4WQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Mossend and Holytown |
| Westminster constituency | Airdrie and Shotts |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 15:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014386-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796100
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=796100
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11302

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