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RDE 487 - Rapid Evidence Assessment on Water Reuse

DEFRA

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19 Jan 2024 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently completed a procurement process for a research and development consultancy services contract titled "RDE 487 - Rapid Evidence Assessment on Water Reuse". The contract involves conducting a rapid evidence review on how dual pipe systems can be safely used in various settings in the UK. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 18th January 2024 to 21st February 2024.

This tender awarded to the Water Research Centre Limited presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. Businesses with expertise in evaluating water reuse technologies and policies would be well-suited to compete. The main aim of this tender is to gather evidence to inform potential changes to dual-pipe policy and standards in the UK. DEFRA, as the buying organisation, played a crucial role in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

RDE 487 - Rapid Evidence Assessment on Water Reuse

Notice Description

Defra is seeking a rapid evidence review on how dual pipe systems can be safely used in UK households, commercial premises and private water supplies. This evidence will be needed quickly to inform options for changes to dual-pipe policy and standards, in-depth discussions with DWI and consultation with other stakeholders prior to any legislative changes. Defra was awarded this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e68764d7-63c9-4cf7-9aee-825639fc6b85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce900a4d-2e59-43c6-b709-9daec361d4af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£69,057 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2024 - 21 Feb 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
dgc.rdeframework@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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