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Artificial Intelligence and Automation in Creating Recorded Flood Extents

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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21 Mar 2022 at 16:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Artificial Intelligence and Automation in Creating Recorded Flood Extents" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the technical support services industry. The contract, valued at £24,938.52, is located in the United Kingdom. This tender fell under the award stage, with the contract period starting on 1st March 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 25th February 2022.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in innovative technological solutions, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence and automation. Companies that can streamline processes related to flood mapping and data analysis would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. This engagement not only allows businesses to showcase their expertise but also contributes to enhancing public services in flood risk management, ultimately leading to growth and further opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence and Automation in Creating Recorded Flood Extents

Notice Description

As part of Ambition 5 of the FCRM Mapping & Modelling plan, the Environment Agency would like to try and automate as many manual processes involving mapping and modelling data and information as possible. One of the potential processes identified as having the potential for automation is the creation of recorded flood outlines from historic photographs. The primary outcome of this commission is to complete an initial discovery piece of work, including a potential proof of concept, to investigate whether Artificial Intelligence and automation can be used to generate a 'first draft' recorded flood outline using a range of historic flood photographs. This work will potentially help save a significant amount of staff time in creating recorded flood extents after a flood event. This is currently quite a manually intensive process and so any improvements we can offer will be welcomed by area operations teams. The Consultant will focus on the use of both Oblique and ground level photographs in testing different methods of AI to create these extents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecb4edb3-1eae-4921-893a-3eadecadd0cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73e0e11-d490-41ad-9933-b01b72a56b97
Current Stage
Award
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,938 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,938 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 30 days
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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AECOM

Further Information

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