Construction Contract Leads
South West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 1st May 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0690a4 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Flood-prevention works |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £15,000 |
South West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 1st May 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0690a4 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Flood-prevention works |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £15,000 |
Scope
Reference
20251009_Plannning SFRA
Description
The Council of the Isles of Scilly is the UK's smallest unitary authority, located 28 miles off the southwest coast of Cornwall. The Local Planning Authority operates within the UK planning system and covers an archipelago with a population of around 2,200 across five inhabited islands.
The Council is seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to undertake a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) to inform the evidence base for the Local Plan Review.
The Isles of Scilly faces unique flood risk challenges due to its coastal location, low-lying land, and climate change impacts. The SFRA will support policy development around flood risk management, sustainable development, and climate resilience.
2. Objectives
• To provide robust evidence to support the Local Plan and future planning decisions in relation to flood risk.
• To assess current and future flood risks across the islands, including tidal, surface water, groundwater, and climate change impacts.
• To identify flood risk constraints and opportunities for development.
• To inform site allocations and policy development in the emerging Local Plan.
• To provide spatial outputs (e.g., GIS layers) and recommendations for flood risk mitigation and adaptation.
The Isles of Scilly is a unique and sensitive environment with a small resident population (~2,200), high landscape and ecological value, and significant seasonal visitor pressure. The SFRA will ensure that the Local Plan complies with legal requirements and promotes sustainable and flood safe development.
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3. Scope of Work
• Review existing flood risk data and studies, including Environment Agency flood maps, climate projections, and local drainage information.
• Undertake a Level 1 SFRA for the entire Local Planning Authority area.
• Identify areas at risk from all sources of flooding and assess the impact of climate change.
• Provide guidance on the application of the Sequential Test and Exception Test.
• Recommend flood risk mitigation measures and adaptation strategies.
• Engage with stakeholders including the Environment Agency, local infrastructure providers, and community representatives.
• Provide spatial analysis and mapping of flood risk zones and constraints.
Total value (estimated)
- £15,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 June 2026 to 1 November 2026
- Possible extension to 30 November 2026
- 5 months, 12 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be extended by mutual agreement as a consequence of weather or travel disruption
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Contract locations
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 May 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
5 June 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
procurement [at] scilly.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Tenders will be evaluated on a 0-5 qualitative score , contributing to 80% of the overall score.
The price component carries a 20% weighting
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
B1_SFRA_ITT Instructions for Bidders.docx
Instructions for bidders
B2_Specification for Strategic Flood Risk Asssessment.docx
Specification
B3_ITT Response to Tender - Below Threshold.docx
Tender response template
B4_ITT Response - Pricing Template.xlsx
Pricing template
Contracting authority
Council of the Isles of Scilly
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMD-6413-WGTG
Wesleyan Chapel
Hugh Town
TR210JD
United Kingdom
Email: procurement [at] scilly.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government