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Flood Alleviation Works at Germany Beck

City of York Council · Local authority

In brief

City of York Council is looking for suppliers for construction work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £5,300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 8 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Thursday 24 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Thursday 8 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 40% · Experience and Technical Capability 15% · Budgeting and Programming 25% · Question 3: Health and Safety, Environment and Quality 10% · Social Value 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 11.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Works to install Flood Alleviation measures at Germany Beck in York.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 9 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £5,300,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 24 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 8 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

21 May 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 047408-2026
11 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 076042-2026
13 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 077017-2026
27 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 081714-2026

About the buyer

City of York CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

J.P. Developers Limited3 contracts
Tom Willoughby Limited3 contracts
The Together Group Construction Ltd2 contracts
Airco Refrigeration and Airconditioning Limited1 contract
Bethell Construction Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from City of York Council

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From notice 047408-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 May 2026, last updated 27 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.