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National Groundwater Modelling Service (NGMS)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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13 Feb 2025 at 17:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has initiated and concluded the procurement process for the "National Groundwater Modelling Service (NGMS)" under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, valued at £27,800, will support their NGMS software. This procurement followed a negotiated procedure without prior publication and has been awarded to Stichting Deltares. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 24th November 2024 and the contract period from 25th November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The services are to be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in high-value government contracts within the IT services industry. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios, establish strong government ties and improve their market standings. Companies specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in large-scale application support, are well-suited for similar opportunities in the future. Engaging with contracts of this nature can lead to sustained business growth and increased industry reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Groundwater Modelling Service (NGMS)

Notice Description

An application support contract for EA's National Groundwater Modelling Service (NGMS) software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b02d4b69-34df-49f0-ab06-dcdd57255622
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5721d88-c9f9-47ab-b3de-3e5924b6721a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STICHTING DELTARES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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