Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1d-0954-733d-aee5-58a22a8f5c71/glcca-water-based-transport-feasibility-study-in-greater-lincolnshire

awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs

# GLCCA - Water-based Transport Feasibility Study in Greater Lincolnshire

[Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/greater-lincolnshire-combined-county-authority)

Estimated value

£18,000 to £18,001

Published

17 Jun 2026

Deadline

Closed

12 Jun 2026

## 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.

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## About this tender

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority \[GLCCA\] is exploring opportunities to enhance transport connectivity, support sustainable travel, and promote economic growth. As part of the Mayor's ambitions, there is interest in understanding whether water-based transport could play a role in the area's transport system.

Greater Lincolnshire has a network of waterways, including the River Witham and Fossdyke Canal, with existing examples of water-based services such as those in Spalding. In Spalding, the River Welland has historically supported small-scale passenger boat services, particularly linked to leisure and tourism. Notably, services have operated connecting the town centre with the Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure area, providing a short-distance "water taxi" style offer. These services have typically been seasonal and oriented towards visitors rather than daily commuters.

SLR understands that this commission seeks to provide a proportionate but robust assessment of opportunities for water-based transport, including innovative concepts such as "park and float" and integration with active travel.

SLR will deploy its experienced transport planning team to provide a Water-based Transport Feasibility Study for Greater Lincolnshire which will demonstrate:

• Whether water-based transport can play a meaningful and viable role in Greater Lincolnshire's transport network;

• The most promising use cases and locations; and

• Whether there are deliverable pilot opportunities, particularly in and around Lincoln.

Additional information: Option to extend to complete additional work required as a direct result of the feasibility study

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## CPV classification

Transport systems consultancy services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

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