NDC0129-26 - Heanton Embankments Study

Buyer
North Devon District Council
Value
£78,000
Closes
20 November 2026
Where
Barnstaple, the South West
Type
Open tender

In plain English

North Devon District Council wants an engineering study of the Heanton embankment, a sea or river defence wall that protects land and property from flooding. The study will assess how well it currently protects the area, how long it is likely to last, and what would be at risk if it failed, then look at whether repairing or replacing it would be worthwhile.

What the buyer wants

• Assess how well the existing embankment protects against flooding, how much life it has left, and what property and assets would be at risk if it failed. • Evaluate the benefits of maintaining the revetment (the sloped protective facing on the embankment that absorbs wave energy). • Develop and cost options for repairing or replacing the embankment and judge whether each option is economically viable.

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

Most small firms would be disqualified by not having specialist coastal or flood defence engineering experience, a chartered engineer on the team, or professional indemnity insurance at the level the council requires.

How to bid

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