Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cfd-f73c-70f9-8cc0-1d6c51dffe61/aldt-and-the-land-drainage-act-1991 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ALDT and the Land Drainage Act 1991 [Environment Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/environment-agency) Estimated value £200,000 to £300,000 Published 21 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 14 Mar 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at [defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome](https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome) Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. ### Background The current arrangement is an advisory and where necessary enforcement role fulfilling obligations under sections 28, 29 and 30 of the Land drainage Act 1991. Local Authorities play no part in the enforcement process, this is the sole responsibility of the Environment Agency (EA) to carry out. This work requirement is an obligation that the EA agreed to take on back in March 2007, on behalf of the Secretary of State (the Minister) for Defra. ### Services required from the Contractor We require the delivery of (but are not limited to): - - Technical engineering reports on applications relating to land drainage matters covered by sections 28, and 30 of the Act. - Attendance as an expert witness to tribunal hearings. - Work in connection to fulfilling the statutory requirements. - Assistance to the EA enforcement staff in implementing decisions made at the tribunal which have not been resolved despite interventions. - Assistance to EA in delivering their responsibilities / obligations of ALDT and other relevant land drainage matters. Tribunal cases will require (but are not limited to): - - Report preparation, required surveys (ditch, drain dimensions, photographs) and soil info and follow up - Contacting, liaison and interviewing parties and records of each kept - Advise our staff on the Act where necessary. - Appearance at ALDT - Support of enforcement action Read full description ## CPV classification Environmental services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fd318ba8-bea0-4d82-9742-d853fcc4186c) 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 Environment Agency: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/environment-agency) [Sector More Sewage, refuse, cleaning & environmental tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/sewage-refuse-cleaning-environmental) ## More tenders like this [Refuse and waste related services – odbiór I transport odpadów komunalnych OD właścicieli nieruchomości zamieszkałych Z terenu gminy jasień · Gmina Jasień · 37 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-65f9-7010-9ef0-c8e762f885b6/poland-refuse-and-waste-related-services-odbior-i-transport-odpadow-komunaln) [Refuse and waste related services – „Odbiór i zagospodarowanie odpadów komunalnych od właścicieli nieruchomości zamieszkałych na terenie Gminy Secemin od 1 stycznia do 31 grudnia 2027 r.” · Gmina Secemin · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6441-73e1-b701-ab4cefc99281/poland-refuse-and-waste-related-services-odbior-i-zagospodarowanie-odpadow) [Refuse transport services – Atliekų (komunalinių ir sąšlavų) surinkimas iš Telšių m. viešųjų erdvių (Atviras konkursas) · Telšių rajono savivaldybės administracija · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-659e-73de-8ead-89144152464a/lithuania-refuse-transport-services-atlieku-komunaliniu-ir-saslavu-surinki) [School cleaning services – Stichting Opsoor Schoonmaakonderhoud · Stichting openbaar primair en speciaal onderwijs Purmerend · 10 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6460-730b-9b75-4275e22bfa80/netherlands-school-cleaning-services-stichting-opsoor-schoonmaakonderhoud) [Building-cleaning services – Neteja i desinfecció d'edificis i equipaments municipals. · Ajuntament de Tossa de Mar · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-63e8-7185-992a-0e5dc4502aee/spain-building-cleaning-services-neteja-i-desinfeccio-dedificis-i-equipamen) [Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services – Landbouw: Inzameling, transport en verwerking van asbestcement (contract 12) - BN2609011 · Openbare Vlaamse Afvalstoffenmaatschappij · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6631-73d5-9147-b288a6efdddd/belgium-sewage-refuse-cleaning-and-environmental-services-landbouw-inzame)