--- title: "Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594f5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE - WATER AND DEPARTMENTAL DELIVERY - RIVERS DIRECTORATE" published: "2026-01-27" --- # Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE - WATER AND DEPARTMENTAL DELIVERY - RIVERS DIRECTORATE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594f5.json) ## Summary The Department for Infrastructure – Water and Departmental Delivery – Rivers Directorate is currently in the tender stage for the Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1. This procurement process, managed by the Department of Finance, aims to address flood risks in Portadown, Northern Ireland, under the category of construction and civil engineering works. This selective procurement, utilising a competitive flexible procedure, invites Economic Operators to apply in an NEC Participation Stage process. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 9th February 2026, with the anticipated award concluding by 31st August 2026. The contract, valued at £48,000,000, is part of a broader framework with subsequent phases undertaking similar techniques for flood risk management. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in civil engineering, particularly those specialising in flood defences and infrastructure works. Companies with capabilities in pile driving, road bridge construction, and comprehensive construction services will find their expertise well-suited to this project. The framework agreement permits the top-ranked suppliers to qualify for future phases, thus presenting a long-term growth opportunity for businesses prioritising high-quality delivery alongside competitive pricing and social value contributions. Such participation not only provides a path to governmental project involvement but also enhances a company's portfolio in strategic infrastructure development. ## Notice The intention is to initially invite Economic Operators to apply in an NEC Participation Stage process for Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme. It is anticipated that up to 8 Suppliers that: satisfy the completeness and compliance checks; satisfy the requirements as to legal and financial capacity; have not been excluded and who achieve the highest overall scores in the Participation Stage evaluation, may be shortlisted for the Tender Stage for Phase 1 Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme. Where there is a tie for 8th place, then all Suppliers in 8th place will be invited to tender for Phase 1. For the purposes of this exercise a tie for 8th place is deemed to occur where two or more Suppliers have identical scores or a score within 1 mark (out of a score of 100) of the 8th place score. The eight shortlisted suppliers (and ties) from Participation Stage will be invited to tender for Phase 1. One supplier, the MAT, will be awarded the construction of Phase 1 of Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme. Framework Agreement The assessment of the tenders for Phase 1, will result in Tenders being Scored and Ranked. The top 6 ranked Tenderers (including the MAT for Phase 1) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement and subsequently invited to tender for Phase 2 and Phase 3, as Secondary Competitions under the Framework Agreement. These later Phases will be awarded on the basis of quality/social value/price ratio. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007137-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000,000 | | Lots value | £48,000,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE - WATER AND DEPARTMENTAL DELIVERY - RIVERS DIRECTORATE | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE – WATER AND DEPARTMENTAL DELIVERY – RIVERS DIRECTORATE; DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE; DFI RIVERS DIRECTORATE | | Locality | COOKSTOWN | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT80 8SG | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Sydenham | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45221111 - Road bridge construction work - 45262211 - Pile driving ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 14:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007137-2026 - 18 Dec 2025 at 12:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084313-2025 - 8 Dec 2025 at 16:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080781-2025 - 5 Sep 2025 at 12:38 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054291-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007137-2026 27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084313-2025 18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080781-2025 8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054291-2025 5th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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