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title: "EBCT 447 Invitation to tender for Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b5a"
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buyer: "EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# EBCT 447 Invitation to tender for Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)

Buyer: EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b5a

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## Summary

Erewash Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "EBCT 447 Invitation to tender for Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)" focusing on the environmental consultancy industry. Situated in Ilkeston, UK, the process aimed to support the council's new Local Plan by assessing flood risks, crucial for determining suitable development sites. The procurement was conducted under an open competition method labelled as "Below threshold," with the award notice published on 15th July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £19,327.48 gross, runs from 13th July 2026 to 31st October 2026 and involves the provision of hazard protection and environmental consultancy services by Tetra Tech Limited, based in Leeds.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the environmental consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in hazard protection and strategic environmental assessments. The procurement, having been conducted through an open competition method, provided a level playing field for various businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs. Companies with expertise in flood risk assessment and strategic planning would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and contributing to regional development projects. Engaging in such public contracts allows businesses to demonstrate their expertise while building a reputation for quality and reliability in delivering essential environmental assessment services.

## Notice

Erewash Borough Council (EBC) have started work on a new Local Plan, which will be drawn up using the new (currently draft) National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2025. The Planning Policy team is embarking on an evidence base gathering exercise so that a new Local Plan can be submitted within the next 3 years, in line with Government objectives on producing a Local Plan within 30 months. EBC are now looking for a contractor to prepare and present a Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) to be used by the Planning Policy team to help contribute towards setting an environmental baseline for the Local Plan, and then informing on the selection and suitability of development sites/allocations to be included in the plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066623-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,106 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ILKESTON |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE7 5RP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Erewash |
| Electoral ward | Little Hallam |
| Westminster constituency | Erewash |
| Delivery location | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TETRA TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066623-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 07:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030657-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066623-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030657-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=657f5f4c-4e2c-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
  To ensure a fair, open and transparent procurement process, we will only accept expressions of interest, clarification queries and tenders for this opportunity via the EastMidsTenders e- portal.

## Notice URLs

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

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