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Bulk Supply Transfer Scenario Development during drought / operational incident

O F W A T

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13 Sep 2024 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, O F W A T, based in Birmingham, has recently completed a tender titled "Bulk Supply Transfer Scenario Development during drought / operational incident" under the Ofwat Consultancy Framework, Lot 4: Water Engineering Science and Technology. This consultancy project involves the development of up to 10 scenarios to test the operational impacts of fair shares during droughts or other incidents. The key dates include the tender period ending on 4 December 2023, with the contract running from 19 January 2024 to 29 March 2024. The tender falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with relevant delivery locations in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in water engineering, science, and technology, particularly those with expertise in operational scenario analysis and impact assessment. Suitable candidates for this tender include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant engineering and consultancy capabilities. The selective procurement method via a framework agreement indicates pre-qualified suppliers can benefit from streamlined contract awards, facilitating business growth within the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bulk Supply Transfer Scenario Development during drought / operational incident

Notice Description

Awarded under the Ofwat Consultancy Framework, Lot 4: Water Engineering Science and Technology. We require the development of up to 10 scenarios against which we are able to test how fair shares might operate. These scenarios should set out the operational impacts on both the exporter and importer of those operations from the circumstances that arise, including impacts on their assets and customers. Using this we will evaluate the impacts of the fair shares arrangements on operational decision and outcomes. For example, the impact of an open water transfer on a water course, or a transfer from a reservoir and if the transfer would have to cease at a particular flow level or could have an impact on future operations if it were to continue. The Supplier Personnel will be working alongside and reporting to RAPID staff. This project will support that of the existing RAPID Regulatory and Commercial team working on the development of the fair shares approach. The Supplier Personnel will be expected to join a short progress meeting once a week. Key Deliverables and Outputs Production of up to 10 written scenarios (draft and final versions) with each setting out: * A different situation in which fair shares could operate - such as drought order / TUBs in place for the exporting water company, but not for the importing company; or an operational incident for the exporting company. * The range of engineering / operational issues which might be occurring because of the situation - such as operational challenges for reservoirs or drought orders. * The effect of fair shares on both the exporting and importing water company operations. * Anything significant that is missing from the list above subject to Ofwat's agreement in advance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c496a4-b6a5-4555-a1dd-53ec0e39ab57
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2024 - 29 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
Lena Cluxton
Contact Email
lena.cluxton@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 644 7534

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

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