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Environment Agency - The performance of grass and soil at resisting erosion - Stage 1 Programme scoping (Expression of Interest)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is seeking expressions of interest for a tender titled "The performance of grass and soil at resisting erosion - Stage 1 Programme scoping". This procurement falls under the industry category of research services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the submission deadline for expressions of interest is midday on 12 August 2016, with the intent to issue a formal tender in mid to late August 2016. The contract period is set to commence from 1 October 2016 and will conclude on 30 June 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialised in environmental research and programme planning, particularly those with expertise in geotechnical and hydraulic investigations. Businesses with a strong background in both computational and physical modelling, alongside past experience in experimental design, may find this opportunity particularly suitable. The emphasis on innovative monitoring methods and international collaboration underscores the potential for growth in this sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) keen to expand their operations in the research services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environment Agency - The performance of grass and soil at resisting erosion - Stage 1 Programme scoping (Expression of Interest)

Notice Description

Stage 1 Programme scoping. Additional information: Please see the attached document for a detailed description on this requirement. Key Skills: This is primary a desk-based research project and programme planning exercise. The successful consultants/consortium must however, be able to demonstrate their past experience of basic and applied experimental research and experimental design (both computational and physical modelling at a range of scales) in support geotechnical and hydraulic investigations. Significant research effort has been and is still being spent across these areas internationally, most notable the US (US army corps engineers) and in the Netherlands (Rijkswaterstraat). The successful consultant/consortium must be able to show - knowledge/awareness of the latest research of this topic (overtopping, overflow and internal erosion), - highlight some of the latest innovative methods of monitoring the proposed work, - highlight their network both in the US and the Netherlands, and - have a proven track record of working with these countries. (not essential but will be beneficial) The purpose of this expression of interest is to determine the most suitable contracting route for this requirement - other routes are being considered. It is anticipated that a tender will be issued in mid to late August for a period of three weeks. If you are interested in bidding for this requirement, please email the Procurement contact by midday on Friday, 12 August 2016 with your name, organisation name and contact details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef1eb1d8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c7c2dd0-b1ea-4ed4-9016-d34998acc283
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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