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title: "The Development of a Technical Feasibility and investment model"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055ccc"
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# The Development of a Technical Feasibility and investment model

Buyer: ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ccc

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## Summary

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington is seeking a consultant to develop a Technical Feasibility and Investment Model within the Weaver Gowy Catchment, focusing on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS). This tender falls under the business services category (CPV: 79000000) and is conducted via the open procedure. The procurement process, at the tender stage, invites submissions until 09:00 on 5th August 2025. The project, valued at £48,000, is located in the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKD region. The contracting period spans from 12th August 2025 to 12th November 2025, with the potential for renewal if required.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in environmental management, investment modelling, and stakeholder engagement within strategic interventions and Nature-Based Solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability criteria. Businesses capable of offering innovative consultation, investment strategies, and those who have experience working with environmental bodies and local authorities will find this procurement process aligns well with their capabilities, presenting a pathway for growth in governmental environmental projects.

## Notice

ECW are looking to appoint a consultant(s) to work with ECW and partners across Cheshire to develop a feasibility study which will examine the strategic interventions within the Weaver-Gowy catchment for Nature Based Solutions (NbS) to deliver water availability and a range of co-benefits that can be brought from such nature-based solutions (e.g. carbon sequestration, water quality, biodiversity net gain), as well as the development of an investment model from a high-quality provider that delivers a service on behalf of ECW and partners. The consultant(s) is expected to carry out consultation and engagement with key stakeholders including the abstractors themselves, Defra and other Government bodies, NGOs, Local Authorities among others, where appropriate. This consultation will inform the production of the study, focusing primarily on water abstracting businesses, as well as informing the investment model recommendation(s). The consultant(s) will, secondarily, consider other potential investors into the fund/scheme this could include, for example, angel capital investment, private capital via insurance companies, business rates, and philanthropic donations. This will include where these investments could be combined. This ITT sets out the information which is required in order to assess the suitability of bidders in terms of their technical knowledge and expertise, quality assurance processes, relationship management and value for money to meet the requirements of ECW for the Development of a Technical Feasibility and investment model for the strategic implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) within the Weaver Gowy Catchment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If there is a change in scope or additional time is required to complete the work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042024-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 12 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| 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 | ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON |
| Locality | WINSFORD |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 1AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Dene |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 13:03 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042024-2025
- 21 Jul 2025 at 15:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041746-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 11:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038901-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042024-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041746-2025
  21st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038901-2025
  10th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2897
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2898
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3280
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3377

## Notice URLs

- https://cheshireandwarrington.com/how-we-work/about/tenders-and-opportunities/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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