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title: "NDC0129-26 - Heanton Embankments Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078f63"
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buyer: "North Devon District Council"
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# NDC0129-26 - Heanton Embankments Study

Buyer: North Devon District Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078f63

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## Summary

North Devon District Council is seeking civil engineering consultancy services for a study of the Heanton Embankment. The work is to assess how the embankment functions, the level of protection it provides, its estimated remaining life and the assets that would be at risk if it failed. The study must also consider the potential benefits of maintaining the revetment and assess and develop the economic viability of options to repair or replace it. The work is located in the United Kingdom; the procurement data does not identify a more specific delivery location. This is a services requirement focused on coastal or flood-protection infrastructure assessment and options appraisal, rather than construction work to carry out repairs or replacement.

North Devon District Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The enquiry deadline set was 13 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the submission deadline was 20 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The planned contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated contract value is £78,000 excluding VAT (£93,600 including VAT). The requirement is arranged as one lot, which is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Bids are assessed on the lowest price, subject to passing the quality questions. Electronic submission is permitted. The tender reached the invitation-to-offer stage; the published process is not identified as cancelled or withdrawn.

This opportunity is suited to consultancies with civil engineering expertise in embankments, revetments and coastal or flood-protection assets. Suppliers should be able to assess structural function, protection standards and residual asset life, and identify the consequences of potential failure. The work also calls for practical options appraisal: assessing the case for maintaining a revetment and developing the economic viability of repair or replacement alternatives. Firms able to combine engineering assessment with economic analysis will be well placed to cover the stated scope. The single-lot arrangement is explicitly marked as suitable for SMEs, so the requirement may be relevant to smaller specialist consultancies as well as larger engineering practices. No specific accreditation, staffing level or prior-project qualification is stated in the procurement details.

## Notice

Study to understand the functionality of the Heanton Embankment with regards to the standards of protection provided, estimated residual life and the assets at risk if failure occurred. Will also assess potential benefits to maintaining the revetment, and assess and develop economic viability of options to repair or replace.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100654-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000 |
| Lots value | £78,000 |
| 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 | North Devon District Council |
| Locality | BARNSTAPLE |
| Postcode area | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX31 1DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | North Devon |
| Electoral ward | Barnstaple Central |
| Westminster constituency | North Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100654-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100654-2026
  23rd October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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