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RDE 504 Rapid Evidence Assessment on Water Efficiency Retrofits

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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27 Feb 2024 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently awarded a contract for a rapid evidence assessment on water efficiency retrofits. This research and development consultancy services procurement has a value of £74,425 GBP and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 4th February 2024, and the contract is effective from 5th February 2024 to 20th March 2024. The location for delivery includes various countries such as the United Kingdom, European countries, and British Oversea Territories.

This tender by Defra provides business opportunities for service providers specializing in research and development consultancy services related to water efficiency retrofits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful tenderer, Water Research Centre Limited, will work on the assessment and deliver the project within the specified contract period. This contract award opens doors for SMEs in the research and development field to collaborate with Defra on projects that aim to enhance water efficiency in homes and non-household buildings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE 504 Rapid Evidence Assessment on Water Efficiency Retrofits

Notice Description

RDE 504 Sublot 5.1 Defra is seeking a rapid evidence assessment on water efficiency for retrofitting in homes and non-households. This should cover recent projects being delivered in areas with similar characteristics to Cambridge. The assessment will be used to provide further reassurance to the Environment Agency on the long-term demand reduction to support the generation of offset credits, thereby enabling new developments to progress in Cambridge. This contract was awarded by Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bb5e6b8-9291-4f30-9cf9-48cf83c1bf3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4845adc-26ac-418d-a3d0-74285971c82b
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£74,425 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,425 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 20 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
dgc.rdeframework@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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