Award

Technical Support to the development of the Defence Water Services Programme Should Cost Model (SCM).

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 18:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Lichfield, UK, has awarded a contract titled "Technical Support to the development of the Defence Water Services Programme Should Cost Model (SCM)" within the consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy industry. Classified under CPC code 71800000, this service contract involves technical expertise and cost estimation software by WRC. The procurement process, now at the Award stage, followed a limited method due to the necessity of using specialised, proprietary knowledge and benchmarks held exclusively by the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £63,980 GBP, was signed on 21st January 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for large consulting firms with specialisations in water-supply and waste consultancy. Firms equipped with proprietary technologies or unique intellectual property that serve niche Defence needs can particularly thrive by leveraging such distinct capabilities. Additionally, the involvement of the Ministry of Defence highlights the importance and high-profile nature of the contract, making it a valuable engagement for well-equipped consultancies aiming to expand their portfolio in public defence services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Support to the development of the Defence Water Services Programme Should Cost Model (SCM).

Notice Description

WRC have technical expertise and suitably benchmarked cost data in the form of proprietary TR61 cost estimation software.

Procurement Information

WRC have technical expertise and suitably benchmarked cost data in the form of proprietary TR61 cost estimation software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04deee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005033-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
diocomrcl-pfiexpiryteam@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

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