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Procurement for National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset Maintenance

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28 Apr 2025 at 14:16

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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Notice Title

Procurement for National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset Maintenance

Notice Description

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fbf1d49-12ac-4852-94c0-3709d5ed9562
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ff57a9-ab43-4443-a47b-adf196bc8849
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,881 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,881 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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