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RDE730 Feasibility study - storage of water on farms for subsequent use in Cambridge area water supplies

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for a feasibility study titled "RDE730 Feasibility study - storage of water on farms for subsequent use in Cambridge area water supplies." This research and development consultancy services project, classified under CPV code 73200000, was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project aims to address urgent water resource issues in the high-growth Greater Cambridgeshire area and is funded by Defra and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The award to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting) signifies the completion of the tender process, with significant activities scheduled between 29th November 2024 and 31st March 2025. This initiative is crucial in aligning with long-term water supply strategies outlined by the Environment Agency, administered from their London office.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses involved in water resource management and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and climate change mitigation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in environmental consultancy will find this project particularly relevant. By participating, businesses can position themselves as key contributors to essential local and national water resource solutions, expanding their influence and service portfolio while contributing to sustainable development goals in the Greater Cambridgeshire region and beyond.

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Notice Title

RDE730 Feasibility study - storage of water on farms for subsequent use in Cambridge area water supplies

Notice Description

National context This project is one of 20 Local Resource Option studies which are being undertaken nationally across England using money provided by Defra and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and administered by the Environment Agency. While the other 19 studies are intended to identify screen and rank different options to improve water supply security for agriculture, this study aims to assess the feasibility of one specific proposal which will potentially result in improvements for both agriculture and public water supply resilience as well as benefits to biodiversity and climate change mitigation objectives. Local context Greater Cambridge - Water for Sustainable Growth Pressure on water resources in the Cambridgeshire area is acute and is growing. While long-term solutions are planned to meet public water supply deficits, they are not due to come online for a number of years and this has resulted in objections to planning applications and challenges around housing and business growth. Without action, the prospect of increased abstraction may lead to impact on the environment and on existing abstractors as well as lost opportunities to meet priorities such as peat re-wetting. Water companies in East Anglia are already indicating that they will not be able to supply all new non household use. This is especially significant in the high-growth Greater Cambridgeshire area, where there is a poor supply/demand balance and limited supply options. A pipeline transfer into the Cambridge region from Grafham Water reservoir is planned to provide an additional significant supply of water in 2032. The planned Fens Reservoir is due to come online in 2036. Both will provide long-term sustainable water resources for the region

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-120d35cd-26d3-4adf-86a9-080ed8757613
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65b9b94-945e-4c3e-aa35-aa5a9c105201
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,946 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,946 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

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