Procurement for National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset Maintenance

DEFRA

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the maintenance of the National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, with a procurement stage currently in the 'Award' phase. The procurement method used is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, given that the contract is below the PCR 2015 threshold for competitive procurement. The contract began on 1st April 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, with work to be conducted across several locations, including British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom. The contract value is £67,881.72, and it is aimed at servicing the dataset management.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this type of contract specifically advantageous due to its acknowledgment of suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in ecological data processing, hydrology, or related IT support fields would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities, should DEFRA consider widening its supplier base in subsequent evaluations. The tender not only provides business growth opportunities through public sector engagement but also enhances reputation and networks within the ecological and environmental sectors.

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Procurement for National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset Maintenance

DEFRA

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

28th April 2025 14:16:02 PM
Contract Summary

Continuation of Dataset maintenance for National River Flow Archive. Due to the Supplier's work in this area and the nature of this work being below the PCR 2015 threshold for competitive procurement, this contract has been awarded to continue services for one year while other procurement options are considered.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-0fbf1d49-12ac-4852-94c0-3709d5ed9562

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

72000000

CPV Division(s)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Awarding Authority

DEFRA

Buyer Name

Tom Dubberley

Buyer Email

tom.dubberley@defra.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 7827903738

Buyer Address

Deanery Street

Bristol

BS1 5AH

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH)

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Procurement for National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset Maintenance

DEFRA

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