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Technical Consultant Services to represent EA in surface water and groundwater nitrate vulnerable zones appeals

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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04 Jan 2022 at 11:16

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2021 at 08:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, which is seeking technical consultancy services to represent the Environment Agency in appeals related to surface water and groundwater nitrate vulnerable zones. The tender, titled "Technical Consultant Services to represent EA in surface water and groundwater nitrate vulnerable zones appeals," falls under the industry category of environmental consultancy services. The procurement, classified as an open procedure (below threshold), has key dates including a tender submission deadline of 2 December 2021 and a contract period commencing on 13 December 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The contract value is set at £126,778 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in environmental consultancy. Businesses that specialise in technical consultancy, data analysis, and environmental science would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the successful contractor will be required to provide expert testimony, manage complex data, and support strategic decision-making in relation to nitrate vulnerable zones.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Consultant Services to represent EA in surface water and groundwater nitrate vulnerable zones appeals

Notice Description

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) are areas designated as being at risk from agricultural nitrate pollution. The last DEFRA review concluded that that there had been little change in patterns of nitrate pollution and thus no new holdings were added to or removed from the list of designated NVZs. Therefore, the overall area of designated land in England remains at around 55%. The NVZ designations for 2021 to 2024 came into effect on 31 December 2020. The Authority has a requirement for technical consultancy services to support its role in responding to complex NVZ appeals of current surface water and groundwater NVZ designations. The Contractor will be required to provide the following Services for the duration of the 2021 NVZ appeals process: 1) Responses to complicated appeals for existing NVZ designations. 2) Expert technical witnesses in 'oral' hearings. 3) Supplementary evidence in support of written hearings. 4) Updated spatial data to EA, reflecting changes to current NVZ boundaries resulting from appeal decisions, and clear and comprehensive audit trail of those changes. 5) Feedback to the EA on any data quality or assurance issues for correction. 6) A summary table of appeal outcomes handled by the contractor, including whether conceded or contested, and a brief description of the reasons for any upheld appeals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d42f1c4-6f64-4ff9-87fe-86668cccf13b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456dd6b1-c773-453a-bd0c-c05d6fe8ab1b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,778 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,778 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
XX
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443001234500

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

WALLINGFORD HYDROSOLUTIONS

Further Information

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