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title: "NIDP-DCC Project Studies and Schemes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05975f"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# NIDP-DCC Project Studies and Schemes

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05975f

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## Summary

Durham County Council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, recently completed a public procurement process titled "NIDP-DCC Project Studies and Schemes" with a focus on construction and environmental services related to flood risk management. The project falls under the industry categories of construction work, engineering services, and environmental services, and is specifically targeted at the UKC region, encompassing Durham, UK. The project involved a direct award to Northumbrian Water Group Limited due to exclusive intellectual property rights held by the supplier. This procurement is at the award stage, with a contract period set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2036, offering a substantial budget with a gross amount of £24,000,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, engineering, and environmental services. The focus on flood risk management and mitigation offers prospects for firms experienced in developing sustainable infrastructure solutions. While the direct procurement method means the contract was awarded to Northumbrian Water due to their unique position, opportunities may arise for subcontractors or complementary service providers to engage with the project through collaboration or partnership models. Businesses with expertise in integrated drainage solutions, environmental impact assessments, or related areas could find potential growth avenues by aligning with the core project goals and leveraging their specialised skills.

## Notice

Northumbrian Integrated Drainage Partnership- is a partnership with Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA'S), Environment Agency (EA) and Northumbrian Water (NW), whereby catchment flood risk is investigated, modelled and mitigation measures designed, with a view of business cases being developed and approved in order to draw down funding to deliver these projects. DCC as LLFA is eligible to draw down this grant funding from EA and NW project manage these studies and schemes. The funding drawn down is paid to NW for the project management and delivery of the projects. This is a partnership whereby it is 50:50 shared between DCC and NW. The funding element of DCC is fully funded from grant draw downs.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award in line with Schedule 5 Section 5a of the PA23 with a single supplier having intellectual property of exclusive rights only, that the supplier can supply the goods or provide the works or services required. In this instance NWL who exclusively own the sewer network across Durham linked to the funding works outlined.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055296-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 10:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055296-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055296-2025
  10th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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