Scope
Reference
NHDC0178365
Description
The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant team to undertake a Strategic Flood Risk assessment (SFRA) - Level 1 with an option for a Level 2 Assessment to support the new Local Plan, in line with national requirements.
The SFRA will assess:
• the risk from all sources of flooding
• the cumulative impact that development or changing land use would have on the risk of flooding
• the effect of climate change on risk
The SFRA should identify:
• opportunities to reduce the causes and impacts of flooding
• any land likely to be needed for current and future flood risk management features and structures
The study should be consistent with requirements set out in the Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) and any updates as appropriate.
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 24 December 2026
- 11 months, 13 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All responses must be submitted via the Council's e-tendering portal, 'In-Tend,' accessible at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home. Suppliers must ensure their submissions comply with the instructions provided in this RFQ. For technical assistance, contact the In-Tend Helpdesk at 0845 557 8079 or email support@in-tend.com
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 75% |
| Price | Price | 25% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
North Hertfordshire District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDWC-9574-WBPY
Council Offices, Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3JF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Omar Ezzet
Telephone: 01462474379
Email: Omar.ezzet@north-herts.gov.uk
Website: https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government