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RDE 381 - Enhanced Estuaries Database (EED)

EA

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17 Nov 2023 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (EA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE 381 - Enhanced Estuaries Database (EED)" to ABPmer in the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The tender was initiated under a selective procurement method, involving call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on November 21, 2023, and end on March 31, 2024. The tender period ended on November 17, 2023.

This opportunity offers businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector a chance to engage with the Environment Agency on updating and improving the Estuaries Database. Businesses with expertise in data processing, geomorphological processes, and hydrological data would be well-suited to compete. The contract, focusing on enhancing the EED and website functionalities, aims to provide clear explanations, improve data accuracy, and enhance communication plans for wider dissemination.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE 381 - Enhanced Estuaries Database (EED)

Notice Description

This contract will be focused on delivering the required updates to the EED and the Estuary Guide Website previously discussed. Enhanced Estuaries Database (EED): The required EED updates identified and prioritised, are individual tasks that check and improve the data and functionality of the EED. - Update #1: General check of all EED data, including, but not limited to presentational items such as consistency in data processing systems, fonts, etc., plus any equation coding, dynamic links, etc. in the original EED and update the Excel spreadsheet format of the EED where required; - Update #2: Provision of clear explanations and terminologies regarding parameters and their calculation methodology (based on the original HRW TR167 report (Manning, 2012)); - Update #3: Description of parameters and units and why they're important (again, initially building on Manning, 2012) and scoping of the infographics associated with some key parameters considered useful for improving future communications and wider learning of key geomorphological and hydrological data and processes for nontechnical audiences reliant on this information; - Update #4: Scoping of works needed to update the EED to be of relevance to WER waterbodies; and - General: Developing an agreed maintenance and communications plan for the EED. This contract was awarded by EA.

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/0873114d-e950-436e-a07a-fd9f2a7ad2cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£37,963 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
EA
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
dgc.rdeframework@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABPMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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