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T503: Hydrogeological Conceptual Modelling

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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02 Sep 2026 at 18:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Defra Commercial procured professional services for T503: Hydrogeological Conceptual Modelling. The requirement concerns developing hydrogeological conceptual models, which represent how groundwater systems work and support assessment and management of groundwater conditions. It is a services contract and is identified under CPV 80532000, although that code describes management training services rather than hydrogeological modelling. The buyer is Defra Commercial, based at 17 Smith Square, London. Delivery information covers the United Kingdom, including the London address, as well as Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. This is relevant to environmental consultancies, hydrogeologists and groundwater specialists able to provide modelling services across the stated geographical scope.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. Defra Commercial used a direct single-tender action below the threshold. The tender deadline was 1 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded on 2 September 2026 to Groundwater Science Ltd for £37,747.90 including the stated GBP currency. The awarded contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031. The procurement was classified as a services requirement and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award is active. The published process information identifies one awarded supplier and one requirement for hydrogeological conceptual modelling.

This award is evidence that Defra Commercial buys specialist groundwater and hydrogeological modelling capability through a direct, below-threshold route. A competitor seeking similar work would need credible expertise in hydrogeology and in producing conceptual models that can support groundwater assessment and management. The requirement is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so the market is not limited to large corporate suppliers. Groundwater Science Ltd’s selection shows that a specialist technical consultancy can satisfy this type of public-sector requirement. Relevant suppliers should be able to demonstrate practical modelling capability, understand groundwater systems and communicate technically robust outputs for Defra’s needs. The broad delivery geography also favours organisations able to work across the United Kingdom and other stated locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T503: Hydrogeological Conceptual Modelling

Notice Description

T503: Hydrogeological Conceptual Modelling

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71a167c9-293a-4a4a-8b72-c311e6604128
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495ee481-10da-4900-b3b8-efabf02804bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,747 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Groundwater Science Ltd

Further Information

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