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RDE665 External Reviewer for the Update of the Test and Itchen Groundwater Model

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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30 Sep 2024 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has recently concluded the procurement stage of appointing an external technical reviewer for the update of the Test and Itchen Groundwater Model. This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and has a total contract value of £18,537.75 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, which started on 1st October 2024, will run until 1st December 2025, covering various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The awarded contract was announced on 27th September 2024, with UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability emphasis. The work on the Test and Itchen Groundwater Model involves critical updates and refinements necessary for informed regulatory decisions, providing a platform for companies with expertise in environmental consultancy and groundwater modelling to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities on a significant public project. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to establish or deepen their collaborative ties with major governmental bodies such as the Environment Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE665 External Reviewer for the Update of the Test and Itchen Groundwater Model

Notice Description

The Agency is seeking to appoint an external technical reviewer for the work being carried out on our regulatory groundwater model for the Test and Itchen Chalk The Test and Itchen (T&I) Groundwater Model was developed in 2005 and since then has been updated and enhanced in 2011 by Southern Water and in 2013 by the Agency (as well as being extended to cover the Wey catchment). The last update by the Environment Agency was completed in March 2020. The model has been refined by WSP/Southern Water recently to inform WINEP investigations related to the Candover, Itchen wetlands and Kingsclere. Please refer to Appendix A for details of the model evolution and the proposed update and refinement works to be carried out over the next 2 years. The Environment Agency have appointed WSP to carry out this update.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa84b624-54a2-40c7-8d46-27a933879b13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f6b629-8bd7-49de-8f70-4ac8f58982c8
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£18,537 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,537 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 1-2 years
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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

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