ITT - Climate resilience and the historic environment: Sustainable drainage systems (UID 371)

Historic England is soliciting proposals under solicitation number PREF 642 to develop an evidence base of case studies focused on the sensitive integration of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) within the historic environment. The project aims to create updated guidance that balances climate adaptation, water management, biodiversity enhancement, and nature recovery with the need to safeguard heritage significance. Key deliverables include the identification of best practices, decision-making frameworks, policy considerations, and implementation challenges across various stakeholder groups and historic contexts. This open competition is reserved for UK suppliers and is noted as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). The contract is scheduled to run from January 11, 2027, to September 17, 2027, with a possible one-month extension to October 15, 2027. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation of 70 percent quality and 30 percent price. The deadline for tender submissions is November 30, 2026, at 9:30 am.