Tender

Lincs, Northants and East Anglia: Groundwater Models Asset System Maintenance

DEFRA

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jul 2024 at 14:49

Tender

09 Jul 2024 at 14:47

Tender

21 Jun 2024 at 12:52

Tender

06 Jun 2024 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra organisation is seeking consultancy services for the project titled "Lincs, Northants and East Anglia: Groundwater Models Asset System Maintenance" within the research and development services category. The procurement involves an open procedure with a tender period ending on 23rd July 2024. The contract period spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2028, potentially extendable to a maximum of four years. Interested parties must access the procurement documents electronically through the specified portal.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the consultancy services sector to participate in a significant project facilitated by Defra. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender. The project's focus on refining, maintaining, and supporting groundwater models offers a platform for specialised firms to engage with technical staff and contribute to the effective use of model results. The performance-based contract structure provides a pathway for continuous improvement and potential long-term engagements.

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Notice Title

Lincs, Northants and East Anglia: Groundwater Models Asset System Maintenance

Notice Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. This Consultancy will follow a programme of work aimed at refining, maintaining, and supporting the operational use of the Anglian Models. It will also develop training packages to allow technical staff to interact with the groundwater models and use the model results effectively. The duration of the Consultancy appointment will be for one year, extendable to four years subject to performance. Performance will be continuously monitored, and the monitoring will feed into an annual review of performance. Subject to the Environment Agency deciding that the performance has been acceptable, the contract will be extended for a further year. The Environment Agency will reserve the right to terminate the contract for other reasons not connected with the performance of the contract. A maximum price for the four-year programme of work will be established through the tendering process. It is intended that the four-year programme is followed but this will be subject to the resources available through annual budget allocation plus gaining project approval within the Environment Agency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ceee79b-7dce-46dc-bd64-cfd87ba8126e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

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