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RDE749 Reservoir Safety Research Strategy (2025)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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25 Apr 2025 at 14:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, UK, has concluded its tender process for the development of the Reservoir Safety Research Strategy 2025. The project, classified under the CPV code 73300000 for "Design and execution of research and development," was awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting), a supplier located in Skipton. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically being a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a targeted and efficient approach to procurement. The award took place on 4th April 2025, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 12th May 2025, running through to 16th January 2026. The scope of the work is vast, stretching from the UK to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and even globally, indicating a broad delivery reach.

This awarded contract offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in high-level research and development projects within the environmental and infrastructural sectors. Organisations with expertise in reservoir management, flood risk analysis, or related safety and advisory roles can find this a strategic domain to expand their portfolios. With a contract value of £101,229, participating in such tenders could allow businesses to increase their visibility and credibility within the public sector. Although aimed at larger, more established enterprises given the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, this project reaffirms the importance of niche research capabilities in government contracts, leveraging expertise in areas critical to public safety and environmental sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE749 Reservoir Safety Research Strategy (2025)

Notice Description

Develop the Reservoir Safety Research Strategy (2025). This strategy is used by ResRAG (Reservoir Safety Research Advisory Group) as a framework for developing the delivery of research in the reservoir industry. This strategy defines the justification, methodology and direction of research projects undertaken through the FCERM (Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management) Joint Programme, where 'Reservoirs' features as a cross-cutting topic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a622592a-4a35-4bfc-bee8-ffc54304a6ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07750b93-fd44-4a1a-8960-2e03f8036135
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

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£101,229 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,229 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Angela Johnson
Contact Email
angela.johnson2@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

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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