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Lichfield Groundwater Model - Recalibration and timeseries update

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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28 Sep 2023 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has initiated a tender titled "Lichfield Groundwater Model - Recalibration and timeseries update" for research and development consultancy services. The procurement is in the services category and the tender deadline is on 24th October 2023. The contract period is from 20th November 2023 to 31st March 2024. This tender is an open procedure below threshold and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This procurement opportunity by the Environment Agency aims to provide groundwater modeling services for the Lichfield Permo-Triassic Sandstone aquifer. Businesses in the research and development consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in groundwater modeling, simulation, and Modflow 6 software, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The extended simulation period, model refinements, and predictive scenarios offer growth prospects for businesses looking to contribute to environmental protection and water resource management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lichfield Groundwater Model - Recalibration and timeseries update

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. The Lichfield Permo-Triassic Sandstone aquifer is a regionally significant groundwater resource providing public water supply to areas of south and central Staffordshire. The aquifer is also an important source of baseflow to several tributaries of the River Trent. The Lichfield groundwater model was developed for the Environment Agency during the period 2005-2008. The main purpose of this model was to increase the ability of the Agency to make abstraction licensing decisions on a sound scientific basis and, in doing so, protect and/or enhance sensitive surface water features on the outcrop of the Lichfield Permo-Triassic Sandstone aquifer. In 2012 the simulation period was extended up to March 2011. Subsequently, the model was recalibrated and the ability to simulate distributed runoff and total stream flows were added with the help of 4R code in 2013. The main tasks of the current project will be to further extent simulation period up to the end of March 2023, complete various model refinements and improve model calibration and credibility. Moreover, the model will be migrated to Modflow 6. Finally, a set of standard and predictive scenarios will be completed using the refined and updated historical baseline. The updated model will be also used to delineate Source Protection Zones (SPZs) for a number of public water supply sources.

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/17b8a541-3256-44dd-bb6b-d9ce7d07962e
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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
procurement@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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