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Lichfield Groundwater Model recalibration and update

DEFRA

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15 Dec 2023 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to Stantec UK Ltd for the project titled "Lichfield Groundwater Model recalibration and update." The procurement falls under the Research and development consultancy services category. The contract was awarded on November 29, 2023, and has a total value of £55,421.50. The tender process was open, and the tender period ended on October 24, 2023. The contract duration is from November 30, 2023, to March 31, 2024.

This project provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations involved in research and consultancy services to participate. Businesses in the environmental science sector would be well-suited to compete for this tender, especially those with expertise in groundwater modelling and simulation using tools like Modflow. The project location includes various regions such as the United Kingdom and European territories, creating a geographically diverse opportunity for interested businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lichfield Groundwater Model recalibration and update

Notice Description

The Lichfield Permo-Triassic Sandstone aquifer is a regionally significant groundwater resource providing public water supply to areas of south and central Staffordshire. The aquifer is also an important source of baseflow to several tributaries of the River Trent. The Lichfield groundwater model was developed for the Environment Agency during the period 2005-2008. The main purpose of this model was to increase the ability of the Agency to make abstraction licensing decisions on a sound scientific basis and, in doing so, protect and/or enhance sensitive surface water features on the outcrop of the Lichfield Permo-Triassic Sandstone aquifer. In 2012 the simulation period was extended up to March 2011. Subsequently, the model was recalibrated and the ability to simulate distributed runoff and total stream flows were added with the help of 4R code in 2013. The main tasks of the current project will be to further extent simulation period up to the end of March 2023, complete various model refinements and improve model calibration and credibility. Moreover, the model will be migrated to Modflow 6. Finally, a set of standard and predictive scenarios will be completed using the refined and updated historical baseline. The updated model will be also used to delineate Source Protection Zones (SPZs) for a number of public water supply sources.

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/8893fa0c-f10f-4be3-a1dd-4546af1af850
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,421 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

STANTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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