Tender

Meeting regional and national water resources needs

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

02 Jan 2020 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is currently seeking bids for a tender entitled "Meeting regional and national water resources needs". This project, classified under Environmental engineering consultancy services, aims to explore strategic water resources options to secure public benefits. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 24 January 2020. The services are to be delivered primarily in the West Midlands and London. The total estimated value of the contract is £70,000, with a minimum value of £60,000, and the procurement process follows an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in environmental engineering and consultancy sectors to engage in a significant project that contributes to national water resource sustainability. Companies specialising in innovative water management solutions, strategic planning, or environmental assessments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to future water management strategies but also expand their portfolio and gain visibility in a sector increasingly focused on resilience and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meeting regional and national water resources needs

Notice Description

Overall objectives The aim of this project is to ensure that a full range of strategic water resources options is explored and considered to provide best value and benefit to society as a whole now, and in the future. This aim supports RAPID's vision of "Resilient, timely, high-quality, environmentally beneficial water resources that are acceptable and affordable for customers". The project's main objective is to review opportunities for increasing the availability and sharing of water resources that are in the wider national and regional interest; opportunities which may not have been considered (or have been rejected) in the development the current suite of strategic options, as well as opportunities that may be available further ahead. This could include opportunities that exist outside of public water supply sector - for example, utilising navigation or flood management assets. Scope of work This project is a desk top study. It is a high level review intended to identify potential current and future opportunities. It is not expected to provide detailed cost information; rather, a high level assessment of potential; estimated timescales to implementation; and an indication of costs and benefits with the consideration given to how they may be best funded for the wider public good. We can facilitate contacts with the appropriate water resources, flood risk management and navigation leads at the Environment Agency and at Canals and Rivers Trust, but the revie... and consider whether a different decision would have been made if the scheme was considered in the regional/national/multi-user interest instead of a single company's. 2. Identify and review opportunities for increasing and sharing resources that might exist outside the public water supply in England and Wales. 2.1. Identify potential partners from sectors outside of public water supply whose assets could have potential to increase water availability (such as - but not limited to - owners of navigation and flood risk management assets). 2.2. Gather the necessary information on potential options for supply and transfers, and make a high level assessment of feasibility of these options. This task is envisaged to focus on scoping future opportunities for multi-functional use of flood risk and navigation assets; however, we are also interested in an informed view on any opportunities/options for water resources that might exist currently. 3. Present findings and recommendations in the draft report, to be shared with the steering group and other interested stakeholders including regional water resource groups and partners identified during the review. The report should include a high level assessment of potential for water resources; estimated timescales to implementation; a high level indication of costs and benefits; and a consideration of potential sources of funding outside of the public water sector. 4. Produce final report and hold a dissemination workshop.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3dc20b33-8c89-476d-aeab-937bd0b15459
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0713b3f4-0197-45c1-8a87-35e1566e0e9c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2020 - 9 Jun 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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