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This notice replaces prior notice 2025/S 000-024077 issued on 21/05/2025.
The procurement is now being conducted as a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
The Boston Barrier comprises a group of over 100 individual assets including a radial gate flood barrier, which between them protect more than 14,000 residential properties and 800 commercial and community buildings.
Since being active the barrier and associated assets have been operated and maintained under an NEC Term Service Contract. The current contract is expected to end in June 2027 and to ensure the continuing readiness of the gate and associated assets a new service contract for their long-term operation and maintenance is required.
The Tender will be split into the following high-level stages:
Stage One – Pre-Selection Stage. This will consist of the following requirements:
Stage Two – Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage. This will likely include a site visit and will consist of the following requirements:
(OPTIONAL) Stage Three – Final Clarification and Negotiation interviews and/or presentations.
Full details of the Procurement Process and instructions will be detailed in the tender notice at the point of issue.
Please note: The Authority may update or amend this Notice including dates which are subject to change.
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address.
Tenders or requests to participate will need to be submitted electronically, this electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Pipeline notice (UK1). An early signal of a contract the buyer expects to let. Nothing to bid for yet.
Bids are submitted through the buyer’s own portal, not on this site. Read the full notice on Find a Tender before relying on any date here.
No supplier information available.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Jan 2027 – Jun 2032 | - | planned |
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The programme for this project is being revised and so tender documentation will not be issued on 27th July 2026 as previously stated. As soon as the revised programme is know a further update will be issued.