Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bed-506c-71b5-8fa4-a02ad2967755/gb-lowestoft-interim-temporary-flood-barriers closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Lowestoft: Interim Temporary Flood Barriers [Waveney District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/waveney-district-council) Estimated value £10,000 to £25,000 Published 23 Nov 2015 Deadline Closed 17 Dec 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender In December 2013 the Suffolk coast suffered the most significant sea-surge generated flood event since 1953. Large parts of central Lowestoft were flooded by seawater, the majority of which came from overtopping of low parts of harbour quay walls in the outer harbour and Lake Lothing water areas. Backflow through sewers was also thought to have contributed. As a result of this event WDC, working closely with partners Suffolk County Council (SCC) and the Environment Agency (EA), is promoting a scheme to build a permanent tidal flood barrier that would protect at-risk land from a recurrence. This scheme is advancing and is anticipated to be in place within 5 years. Pending completion of these works, WDC has secured funding to manage the risk of an early repeat flooding event by purchase of temporary, removable flood barriers. This tender is under draft and a contract will be completed in early 2016. Prior to completion of the main tender for supply of barriers it is necessary to have barriers available for use should a major flood event occur. The Council cannot offer any local barrier storage facilities. For clarity this quote is for the Interim Temporary Flood Barriers. The tender for Temporary Flood Barriers is being drafted. The Council intends to deliver the Permanent Flood Barrier project by 2020. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification River regulation and flood control works Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/08a95a04-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Waveney District Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/waveney-district-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction)