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Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

DEFRA

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23 Jul 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception" project, led by the buying organisation Defra, has reached the award stage, successfully concluded on 21st July 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on flood-prevention works. The project office is located in Peterborough, United Kingdom and covers services across several regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the value of the contract amounts to £58,867.04. The contract period spans from 21st July 2025 to 31st December 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in flood-prevention as enhancements to inland forecasting models are pivotal for wide-ranging geographical implications. Companies with existing framework agreements could greatly benefit from such projects. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with the capability to undertake such specialised services may find this procurement advantageous for expanding their portfolio in environmental and infrastructural services. WSP UK Limited, serving as the supplier, indicates the level of expertise required for the successful execution of the project.

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Notice Title

Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

Notice Description

Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93a44858-de51-4e06-8662-eeb35e9d4284
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7773f11-be9e-4648-93c1-593d98d69fee
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,867 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,867 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
hayley Waters
Contact Email
hayley.waters@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07788389437

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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