Scope
Reference
NGRP0104
Description
Norse Commercial Services are undertaking a tender on behalf of Alliance Norse Ltd (a Joint Venture company) to deliver a nutrient mitigation project in the River Wye catchment area (Peak District Dales) following recent advise from Natural England and the Department for Levelling up, for housing and communities that are identified in relation to excess phosphates and nitrates in the River Wye.2.3.The tender is for the following works:
Survey and assess domestic wastewater treatment systems (septic tanks or waste or package treatment plants) throughout Buxton and adjacent areas within the River Wye catchment area to identify suitable upgrade candidates
Design and install high performance package treatment plants (PTP's) or enhanced septic systems that achieve the required effluent standards (for example a 2mg/L phosphorus limit) and comply with relevant standards (BS 6927, Building Regulations Part H etc)
Ensure new systems meet Building Regulations Operational Requirement G2 (enhanced water efficiency) and any applicable local water efficiency standards.
Prepare and submit any necessary planning applications or obtain relevant permits, including securing Unilateral Undertakings or planning the obligations from property owners to commit to nutrient savings upgrades for at least 25 years (or as required by the Local Planning Authority)
Monitor and record the nutrient reduction (savings) achieved by each upgraded property, following the technical framework. Provide regular reports to Alliance Norse on performance (including sample results, maintenance visits and enforcement actions if needed).
Dispose of waste from installations (old tanks, excavated material in compliance with environmental duty of care using licensed carriers and facilities.
Co-ordinate with Alliance Norse, the Council and other stakeholders (such as Natural England, water companies and local planners as required.
The Successful Bidder is expected to deliver nutrient saving
consistent with the Councils mitigation strategy (for example achieving around 5kg of phosphorus reduction per upgrades system). Detailed performance targets and calculation methods are provided in Appendix E.
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Total value (estimated)
- £2,200,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 September 2025 to 31 October 2026
- 1 year, 1 month, 22 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45252100 - Sewage-treatment plant construction work
- 90450000 - Treatment services of septic tanks
- 90490000 - Sewer survey and sewage treatment consultancy services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
Contract locations
- UKF12 - East Derbyshire
- UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 August 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Norse Commercial Services Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRLT-2616-PGPY
280 Fifers Lane
Norwich
NR6 6EQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
High Peak Borough Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: End client of the contract
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYMP-3236-ZYPV
Market Place
Buxton
SK17 6EL
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@highpeak.gov.uk
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire