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Cotswolds Groundwater Model Update and Refinement

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently managing the procurement process for the "Cotswolds Groundwater Model Update and Refinement." This tender falls under the design-modelling services category and is based in the South East of England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). The deadline for submitting tender responses and all supporting documentation is 17:00 on 27th September 2019, with a clarification deadline of 12:00 on the 24th September. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 21st October 2019 and will conclude on 31st March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in services related to water resource management, environmental modelling, and data analysis. Companies with expertise in hydrological modelling, climate data analysis, and those equipped with the necessary technical capabilities to refine groundwater models would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance a firm's portfolio but also establish valuable relationships with a governmental authority focused on sustainable resource management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cotswolds Groundwater Model Update and Refinement

Notice Description

The aim of this contract is to ensure that the Environment Agency's Cotswolds Groundwater model period is extended and refined to improve the model's calibration, allowing a more accurate representation of the current state of the Cotswolds aquifer. This numerical MODFLOW-96 model covers the complex geology and hydrogeology of the Cotswolds Oolitic limestones. The model is regularly used for the strategic assessment of available water resources and making water abstraction licensing decisions in the Cotswolds. To keep the model up to date and fit for purpose, both in terms of capturing recent climatic conditions and local abstraction licence changes, the model requires updating. From using the model since it was delivered in 2013, some model refinement has been identified in order to improve its calibration. Additional information: The tender process is being undertaken by e-mail. The Request for Quotation Pack and Specification document is provided to offer you key information and guidance upon the tender process, the subsequent Contract and what will need to be submitted as part of the tender process. For any other queries with the tender process or the specified requirement, please contact Victoria Fry (victoria.fry@environment-agency.gov.uk). The deadline for clarification questions is 12:00h on 24th September 2019. Please submit your tender response and all supporting documentation to Victoria Fry no later than 17:00h on 27th September 2019.

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/4186ae66-f42a-4b85-9593-52f8b0a004f8
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72242000 - Design-modelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
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
CROWMARSH GIFFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

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