Tender

GB-Swindon: Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, specifically the Natural Environment Research Council - British Geological Survey, is inviting tenders for the "Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service" as part of the CatchmentCare project. This project is funded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, with a maximum contract value of £140,000, and is classified under programming services of application software. The tender period will close on 8 December 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 4 January 2021 and run until 30 June 2022. This contract is located in Swindon, UK, and is being procured through an open procedure, allowing a wide array of potential bidders to compete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in application development, software development, and IT consulting services. Companies that can design and develop augmented reality (AR) applications or engage in data visualisation would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in enhancing water quality improvement projects across three catchments in Ireland, making this an ideal project for businesses looking to expand their footprint in environmental service provision and innovative technological applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 December 2020 for the following reason: Extension to deadline(The UK Research and Innovation (The Natural Environment Research Council - British Geological Survey) invites tender applications for the Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service. This work is part of the CatchmentCare project. The CatchmentCARE project is being funded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programme's Body. The requirement is for the design and development of an XR application which includes AR capability designed and developed for use with a downloadable or printable map of three catchments in the border regions of the island of Ireland. Full details can be found on the Delta eSourcing Portal. The maximum value of the opportunity is PS140,000 exclusive of VAT. Responses over this value will be deemed non-compliant and will not be considered further.) Additional information: 1.1.This document is an invitation to quote for the Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service. This work is part of the CatchmentCARE Project. The CatchmentCARE Project is being funded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programme's Body. Match-funding has been provided by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in Ireland providing a total budget of EUR13.8 million. 1.2.The aim of CatchmentCARE is to establish 3 water quality improvement projects in the Finn, Blackwater and Arney Catchments and install 50 boreholes across the region. This will be achieved through policy actions, catchment actions and community actions which were selected based on three critical criteria; measurable impact on water quality; transferable beyond the three catchments; and contribute to a project legacy. The actions selected will address water quality issues related to hydromorphology, point and diffuse sources of pollution, farm nutrient management practices, characterisation and monitoring of groundwater quality, lag times in response to the implementation of measures and an economic analysis of the cost of achieving the objectives of the Water Framework Directive in the three catchments. British Geological Survey (BGS), Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) and Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) will be responsible for the installation and monitoring of groundwater monitoring points in the three catchments The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96221d3-0882-4616-b20f-e6ea0c30701e
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 1-2 years
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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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