Tender

Mole and Middle Thames Groundwater Model Update

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

11 Sep 2020 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is facilitating the procurement process for the "Mole and Middle Thames Groundwater Model Update". This tender, classified under design-modelling services, is situated in the South East of the United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for clarification questions is set for 12:00 on 24th September 2020, and all tender responses must be submitted by 17:00 on 1st October 2020. The total contract value is £45,000, with the contract anticipated to commence on 19th October 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental assessment and modelling services. Companies with expertise in updating groundwater models, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project’s focus on adapting to recent climatic conditions and local abstraction licence changes suggests a demand for innovative solutions and technical proficiency, making it attractive for firms looking to expand their market presence in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mole and Middle Thames Groundwater Model Update

Notice Description

Works required under this contract are the time period updates of two existing Environment Agency regional groundwater models, the Mole and the Middle Thames. These models are used for water resource environmental assessment. To keep these models up to date both in terms of capturing recent year's climatic conditions and local abstraction licence changes, the models both require updating. The aim of the works is that Mole Groundwater model period is extended first to enable to then enable the Middle Thames model period to also be extended, as the Middle Thames relies on input from the Mole model as well as the Environment Agency's Kennet and South West Chilterns models. 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. . The deadline for clarification questions is 12:00h on 24th September 2020. Please submit your tender response and all supporting documentation to Victoria Fry no later than 17:00h on 1st October 2019. For any other queries with the tender process or the specified requirement, please contact Victoria Fry (victoria.fry@environment-agency.gov.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc82f51e-8fea-492c-be01-d8ba1f53d400
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c56100-ca45-4c09-9b47-b6960e10d120
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
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
WALLINGFORD
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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