--- title: "MKCC Flood Capital Programme Schemes - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-04" --- # MKCC Flood Capital Programme Schemes - Market Engagement Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc5.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process focusing on flood risk management within Milton Keynes, UK. The initiative, titled "MKCC Flood Capital Programme Schemes - Market Engagement," is aimed at gathering insights to inform the procurement of detailed design, enabling works, and construction services associated with flood alleviation and surface water management projects. The programme includes a variety of measures such as Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and nature-based solutions. The Council invites market contribution through a Market Engagement Note, with feedback due by 5pm on Friday, 28 August 2026. Future procurement opportunities related to this initiative will be advertised separately, and the construction of initial schemes in Woughton and Lavendon is anticipated to commence between late 2026 and early 2027. This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in flood-prevention works, particularly those experienced in SuDS and blue-green infrastructure projects. The engagement is particularly suitable for SMEs, given the Council's interest in exploring diverse delivery models and understanding market capabilities. Participating businesses can influence the procurement strategy and expand their portfolio by aligning with the Council's vision for sustainable and innovative flood management solutions. This engagement is a strategic pathway for relevant companies to position themselves for upcoming tender opportunities in the region of Milton Keynes. ## Notice Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC), acting as Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), is seeking views from the market to inform the future procurement of detailed design, enabling works and construction services for a programme of flood alleviation and surface water management schemes across Milton Keynes. The Council is progressing a number of flood risk management projects which are expected to proceed to detailed design and construction subject to the approval of business cases and funding. The first schemes brought forward under this programme will be located in Woughton and Lavendon and construction for those is currently planned to start Q4 2026/Q1 2027. The current Flood Capital Programme pipeline includes both conventional flood alleviation measures and blue-green infrastructure schemes utilising Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), nature-based solutions, ordinary watercourse improvements and surface water management interventions. The purpose of this engagement is to: * Understand market capacity and capability. * Inform procurement strategy. * Explore delivery models. * Identify risks and constraints affecting delivery programmes. * Engage with organisations experienced in flood alleviation, SuDS and blue-green infrastructure projects. Market Engagement note is available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home. As part of the market engagement, suppliers are requested to respond to the questions given in the Market Engagement Note latest by 5pm; Friday 28 August 2026. This engagement is not an invitation to tender, a call for competition, or a commitment by the Council to undertake any procurement or award any contract. Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately and conducted through an appropriate procurement process. ### Planning Information Market Engagement note is available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home. As part of the market engagement, suppliers are requested to respond to the questions given in the Market Engagement Note latest by 5pm; Friday 28 August 2026. Responses to be returned via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073906-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45246400 - Flood-prevention works ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 16:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073906-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073906-2026 4th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc5.json.