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Procurement for National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset Maintenance

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 May 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) focused on the maintenance of the National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset. This contract, under the industry category of IT services including consulting and software development, was specifically aimed at maintaining existing dataset services. The procurement process utilised a limited method, awarding the contract without prior publication, as the works were a continuation of services provided by the current supplier, the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Although one lot was involved in this process, it was subsequently cancelled for further procurement exploration. The contract, valued at £67,881.72, was awarded on 5th March 2025, and pertains to services within the UK region.

This tender offers valuable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in consulting and software development for environmental data management. Mid-sized enterprises, especially those familiar with the unique requirements of data maintenance in the environmental sector, could find this work beneficial. With existing procurement being non-competitive due to the specific nature and supplier's prior involvement, there exists potential for firms to strategise for future competitions once DEFRA reviews other procurement possibilities.

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Notice Title

Procurement for National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset Maintenance

Notice Description

Continuation of Dataset maintenance for National River Flow Archive

Lot Information

Lot 1

Single Source Procurement with the existing supplier to extend services for one year. This procurement falls below the PCR 2015 threshold.

Procurement Information

Due to the Supplier's work in this area and the nature of this work being below the PCR 2015 threshold for competitive procurement, this contract has been awarded to continue services for one year while other procurement options are considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052455
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026902-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,881 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Tom Dubberley
Contact Email
tom.dubberley@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7827903738

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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 AND HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

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