Tender

Ground Water Flood Forecasting Service

MET OFFICE

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Tender

18 Jan 2021 at 08:46

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Dec 2020 at 10:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is currently conducting a tender for the "Ground Water Flood Forecasting Service", aimed at providing a real-time groundwater flood forecasting service for England. This procurement falls under the weather-forecasting services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to conclude on 18 January 2021, with the operational contract scheduled to start on 29 October 2021 and run for a total of two years, encompassing an option for two additional years. The overall contract value is estimated at £220,000, and the procurement is being carried out through an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental forecasting, data analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in hydrometeorology. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and technologies for groundwater flood risk assessment would be especially well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their agility and specialized knowledge can contribute positively to the service required by the Flood Forecasting Centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Water Flood Forecasting Service

Notice Description

Real-time Groundwater Flood Forecasting Service for England The requirement is for a groundwater flood forecasting service to support The Flood Forecasting Centre's real-time operational decision making on emerging groundwater flood risk. The service will support the Flood Forecasting Centre's (FFC) operational decision making on groundwater flood risk for the Flood Guidance Statement and Flood Outlook and will also support discussions with local (Environment Agency) forecasters. The service will use a scenario-based approach to include both the most likely (best estimate) and the reasonable worse case scenarios up to 30 days ahead. It will include the use of ensemble rainfall forecasts to provide true probabilistic groundwater flood forecasts. Forecasts are required for individual borehole locations across the main aquifers of England, these will be scaled-up to provide assessments of impacts at the local as well as a county/unitary authority scale. Forecasts will be delivered to the FFC via the web and supported through consultancy as required. The operational service will run from the beginning of November through to the end of April each year. Also required are pre-season training for operational hydrometeorologists within the FFC, weekly summary reports, an end of season performance report and the option for system development ahead of each winter. The contract will be for a period of 2 years, with 2 optional additional years (2+1 +1 years). Following award of contract there will be a period of no less than 3 months for system configuration, testing and training, with a fully operational service beginning on 1 November 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bda12d3-05df-4973-bb57-cd1a21df6890
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2021 - 27 Oct 2023 1-2 years
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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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