--- title: "Design and then Build of a Flood Retention Area in Biddulph Valley" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068cca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068cca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068cca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068cca.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD" published: "2026-06-17" --- # Design and then Build of a Flood Retention Area in Biddulph Valley Buyer: NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068cca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068cca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068cca.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Norse Commercial Services Ltd for the design and construction of a flood retention area in Biddulph Valley has been concluded. The tender, identified as NGRP0132, was managed under an open competition method, below the threshold for additional requirements. This initiative was aimed at enhancing flood control infrastructure in regions within the United Kingdom, particularly near Stoke-on-Trent. Unfortunately, the tender process, originally at the active stage with a submission deadline of 26th May 2026 and a projected contract start date from 23rd June 2026, was cancelled on 17th June 2026 due to missing required information. The tender was previously active with a focus on works within the industry categories of designs, flood prevention, and river regulation. This tender represented a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in water management and flood prevention systems. Companies experienced in executing projects under JCT Design & Build Contracts would find themselves well-positioned to compete, given the distinct scope involving pre-construction and design services. Such opportunities contribute significantly to business growth by allowing successful bidders to showcase their capabilities in large-scale infrastructure projects, leveraging the experience gained through complex environmental works. With an extension possibility within the contractual terms, businesses could anticipate continued collaboration beyond the initial project scope, offering further opportunities for sustained business development. ## Notice Alliance Norse are seeking suitably qualified bids for the design requirements for the restoration of an existing flood storage area in Biddulph Valley near Stoke-on-Trent, this will be contracted under a JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement. When the design element is completed, the Successful Bidder will then be required to complete the restoration works, under a JCT Design & Build Contract ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement will have an initial term of 4 months to complete the design work, with the opportunity to extend for a further 8 months (totalling 1 year). The JCT Design & Build Contract will then be in place following design completion for a duration to be agreed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056938-2026 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD | | Additional buyers | ALLIANCE NORSE LTD; Missing | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR6 6EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Catton Grove | | Westminster constituency | Norwich North | | Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF12 East Derbyshire, TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 22314000 - Designs - 45221220 - Culverts - 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works - 45246400 - Flood-prevention works ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 08:58 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056938-2026 - 30 Apr 2026 at 11:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039806-2026 - 30 Apr 2026 at 10:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039796-2026 - 28 Apr 2026 at 14:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038728-2026 - 28 Apr 2026 at 12:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038585-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056938-2026 17th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039806-2026 30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039796-2026 30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038728-2026 28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038585-2026 28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/42D4997669 - 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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