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title: "Lot A - Southern Sites River Improvements: Detailed Design & Permitting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0556c7"
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# Lot A - Southern Sites River Improvements: Detailed Design & Permitting

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0556c7

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process titled "Lot A – Southern Sites River Improvements: Detailed Design & Permitting," focusing on the "works" industry category. Located in South Watford, this project seeks detailed design and permitting for river and riparian improvements at three selected locations. The tender process is active and currently in the "Tender" stage, with an open competition procurement method. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 14th July 2025, and the tender submission deadline is set for 25th July 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 18th August 2025 and conclude on 30th January 2026, offering a gross value of £24,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in under-river tunnel construction, river regulation, and flood control works. Particularly advantageous for SMEs, the tender values technical expertise highly, with a 60% weight assigned to quality criteria. Organisations that excel in habitat enhancements and environmental projects will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The project promises business growth potential through collaborations and contributions to urban infrastructure improvement within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Watford Borough Council are seeking to procure a consultant to act as principal designer to oversee the detailed design and permitting phase for river and riparian improvements at three sites identified in South Watford. This involves progressing a series of habitat enhancements identified during the scoping phase of the project to be designed, permitted and ready for construction. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Under-river-tunnel-construction-work./ZV397D8875 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZV397D8875

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036433-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221245 - Under-river tunnel construction work
- 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
- 45246100 - River-wall construction
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036433-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036433-2025
  1st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZV397D8875
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Under-river-tunnel-construction-work./ZV397D8875
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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