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title: "Lot B - Southern Sites Fish Passage: Detailed Design and Permitting"
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# Lot B - Southern Sites Fish Passage: Detailed Design and Permitting

Buyer: LOT B - SOUTHERN SITES FISH PASSAGE: DETAILED DESIGN AND PERMITTING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0556c9

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council is overseeing the tender for "Lot B - Southern Sites Fish Passage: Detailed Design and Permitting". This procurement process focuses on engaging a consultant to act as the principal designer for the detailed design and permitting phase necessary to enable fish passage at two weirs in South Watford. The current stage of the process is the tender stage, and it falls under the industry categories of "Under-river tunnel construction work" and "River regulation and flood control works". Located in Watford, United Kingdom, submissions are accepted until 25th July 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 14th July 2025. The procurement method is open competition, and the contract value is set at approximately £43,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and civil engineering, particularly those skilled in river management and construction. The project emphasises technical expertise, which accounts for 60% of the award criteria, with the remaining 40% based on cost considerations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Successful engagement in this contract can enhance a business's portfolio and showcase its capabilities in delivering sustainable and environmentally conscious infrastructure solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for companies looking to expand their operations in the public infrastructure sector within the UK.

## Notice

Watford Borough Council is seeking to procure a consultant to act as principal designer to oversee the detailed design and permitting phase to enable fish passage at two weirs located in South Watford. This involves progressing a series of improvements identified during the scooping 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./452EU563BR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/452EU563BR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036435-2025 |
| 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 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,000 |
| Lots value | £43,000 |
| 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 | LOT B - SOUTHERN SITES FISH PASSAGE: DETAILED DESIGN AND PERMITTING |
| 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/036435-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036435-2025
  1st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/452EU563BR
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Under-river-tunnel-construction-work./452EU563BR
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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