Award

Local Resource Option Screening Study in The Mease Catchment

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

14 Nov 2024 at 09:31

Award Notice
Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 07:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recently completed the procurement process for a "Local Resource Option Screening Study in The Mease Catchment," awarded to Ricardo AEA Ltd. The procurement falls under the industry category of Technical analysis or consultancy services and took place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £29,618, spans from 4th November 2024 to 10th February 2025, requiring the delivery of a completed LRO Screening study tool and a report summarising the top three ranking studies. The tender process, conducted as an open procedure below the threshold, ended on 21st October 2024, with DEFRA inviting responses via their national framework email.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The three-month contract involves comprehensive technical evaluation and provides a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise in environmental and agricultural consulting. Companies capable of delivering high-level technical reports and strategic analysis will find this opportunity particularly well-suited for demonstrating their capabilities and expanding their client portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Resource Option Screening Study in The Mease Catchment

Notice Description

To Carry out an LRO Screening study for the Farm Group situated in the Mease Catchment. This contract will be for three months and the deliverables will be a completed copy of the LRO Screening study tool provided, and a report providing a high level overview of the top 3 ranking studies. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to wrnationalframework@environment-agency.gov.uk by 17:00 on 21st October. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to wrnationalframework@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec2916f4-f8f7-48b5-97fb-c9d4be617adf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fabdc1c-b1e7-4ce2-94f8-c11f58fd6825
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,618 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 10 Feb 2025 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
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
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA4 1HT
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Latchford East
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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