Planning

Expression of Interest and Request for Information For Supply of Rain Gauges

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

14 Feb 2020 at 11:56

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Expression of Interest and Request for Information For Supply of Rain Gauges" is being conducted by the Environment Agency, which operates a network of approximately 1000 automatic rain gauges aimed at flood warning and forecasting in England. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period expected to run from 1st August 2020 to 1st August 2024. The relevant industry category is weather-forecasting services, and interested suppliers can express their interest through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, with a notable future notice date set for 27th March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of environmental and weather-related technologies, particularly those specialising in automatic measurement equipment such as rain gauges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Companies that excel in innovation and technological solutions in environmental monitoring will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, positioning them for growth through partnership with a major agency responsible for flood management and environmental protection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest and Request for Information For Supply of Rain Gauges

Notice Description

The Environment Agency operate a network of around 1000 automatic rain gauges for the purposes of providing flood warning, flood forecasting and assessing the water resource situation for England. The Environment Agency plan to go out to tender in 2020 for the next four year term for the supply of new automatic rain gauges. Please access the Expression of Interest on the Bravo Portal to view the details of the requirement and respond. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time

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/f8171580-e6eb-4d17-a8ee-8cf0849248b8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 1 Aug 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
felicity.jowett@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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