Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf2-c324-72e3-b3d4-8b8f563704ab/east-cambridgeshire-district-council-water-cycle-study-update-and-strategic-fl awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # East Cambridgeshire District Council - Water Cycle Study Update and Strategic Flood Risk Assessment [LGSS](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lgss) Estimated value £50,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 1 Mar 2016 ## 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 East Cambridgeshire District Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified professional partner to undertake an update to the water and flood risk related evidence base for East Cambridgeshire’s Local Plan. The Council is inviting quotations from potential suppliers to fulfil the contract which will involve the preparation of two key evidence base documents. These are: • Water Cycle Study Update; and • Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 1 (with the scope of the study increasing to Level 2 assessment, where required). Assignment Part 1: Purpose of Water Cycle Study Update The aim of the water cycle study update is to ensure that water infrastructure can be managed sustainably alongside the expected growth of East Cambridgeshire and will not ultimately constrain the new Local Plan. It is expected that the professional partner will look at: • Water resources and supply systems; • Water quality and Water Framework Directive status; • Foul water sewerage and treatment provision including foul network capacity; • Surface water drainage; and • Flood risk management/mitigation (linking where appropriate to part 2). Assignment Part 2: Purpose of Strategic Flood Risk Assessment The Council requires a new Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) principally to inform the preparation of the new Local Plan. The new SFRA should be based on the valuable information presented in earlier iterations of the SFRA and the latest information available on flood zones, areas of flood risk and climate change predictions. The SFRA Level 1 will: • Provide mapping of flood zones, including the functional floodplain; and • Enable the application of the Sequential Test and Exception Test. A SFRA Level 1 is essential. However, whether the Council requires a Level 2 assessment will depend on the findings of the level 1 assessment. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4020efa3-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. 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