---
title: "Heart of Horton Hydrology Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05028b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-17"
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# Heart of Horton Hydrology Study

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05028b

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a qualified consultant for the "Heart of Horton Hydrology Study" within the geology, oceanography, and hydrology services industry. This project focuses on assessing and improving the water features and drainage infrastructure in Horton Park, Bradford, United Kingdom (UKE41 region). The tender process, currently in the active stage, invites submissions via an open competition method. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 8th May 2025, following an enquiry period ending on 1st May 2025. The selected consultant will commence work from 9th June 2025 until 8th September 2025, with a contract valued at £39,000 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the hydrology and environmental consultancy sectors to establish themselves in municipal projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project criteria prioritise quality (60%), social value (10%), and price (30%), providing a balanced evaluation framework. Businesses with expertise in water body restoration, drainage solutions, and hydrological assessments can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio while contributing to ecological improvements in a prominent public park. The collaborative environment fostered by the council and the project’s scope makes it an attractive proposition for capable entities in the field.

## Notice

The Council requires a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to investigate the current condition of the lake, water features and general hydrology of Horton Park and propose long term solutions for restoration of water bodies, improvements to drainage infrastructure, water flow and condition. Please see Appendix 1 - Specification for full details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015994-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2025 - 8 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,500 |
| Lots value | £32,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351900 - Geology, oceanography and hydrology services
- 71351920 - Oceanography and hydrology services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 14:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015994-2025
- 14 Apr 2025 at 13:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014977-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015994-2025
  17th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014977-2025
  14th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93041&B=
- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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