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RDE765 Resilience and Sufficiency for Public Water Supply

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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13 Feb 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded the procurement process for the "RDE765 Resilience and Sufficiency for Public Water Supply" project, aimed at ensuring a resilient and sufficient water supply. This project falls within the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category (CPV 73200000). The procurement process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process was completed with the contract period starting on 6th February 2025 and ending on 7th July 2025. The project will span various locations including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. DEFRA awarded the contract to the Water Research Centre Limited on 5th February 2025 for the amount of GBP 42,841.00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage in such tenders. Companies in these sectors can leverage this opportunity to contribute to crucial public infrastructure projects, gain valuable experience in public sector contracts, and potentially secure future projects linked to regulatory and water supply resilience measures. By participating, businesses can showcase their expertise and build lasting partnerships with public institutions like DEFRA.

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Notice Title

RDE765 Resilience and Sufficiency for Public Water Supply

Notice Description

This report will form the foundations for a DWI report that the Inspectorate will take forward laying the foundations for standards to ensure a resilient and sufficient water supply. This should help not only satisfy inputs into wider regulatory working but also give companies to work towards for PR29 and beyond.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95843fea-e5ba-4a82-9dcd-e8a365473bee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2274ce29-b12a-4893-9e6f-809d96a6a45d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£42,841 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,841 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 7 Jul 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Adrian Ajibade
Contact Email
adrian.ajibade@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

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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