Scope
Description
Buckingham Town Council (BTC) invites tenders from competent and experienced contractors for the reinstatement of eroded riverbanks adjacent to the outflow near the existing penstock within Bourton Park. The works include installation of new bank stabilisation measures to prevent further erosion and to limit burrowing crayfish activity, using methods that support natural vegetation establishment. The works will not take place within the main river channel but within the stream outflow system connected to the River Great Ouse.
Total value (estimated)
- £35,000 excluding VAT
- £42,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 1 September 2026
- 3 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via email to:
clearly marked with the tenderer's name, the attention of the Town Clerk, and the title:
"Tender: Reinstatement of Eroded Banks at Bourton Park"
Tenderers must not contact Councillors or staff outside the prescribed process for any reason relating to this tender
Our website is www.buckingham-tc.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The Council will assess tenders based on:
• Whole-life value, not lowest initial price
• Quality, sustainability, innovation, and risk
• Compliance with specification
• Competency and past performance
• Social and environmental value
Two references from the last three years must be provided.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Penstock Tender Doc 2025.pdf
Tender pack including location plan and photographs in appendices.
Contracting authority
Buckingham Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWGR-1942-ZVNP
BUCKINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Buckingham
MK18 1JP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lee Phillips
Telephone: 01280816426
Email: estates@buckingham-tc.gov.uk
Website: http://www.buckingham-tc.gov.uk
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government