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Procurement for National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset Maintenance

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 16:36

Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 11:35

Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is managing a procurement process for the maintenance of the National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset, a key strategic asset aiding flood estimation calculations across the UK. The project involves maintaining this dataset, which is vital for evidence-based decision-making in the flood-risk sector. The procurement method is an open, competitive flexible procedure, with the procuring entity being the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The contract, starting from April 2026 to March 2030, requires the supplier to perform annual dataset updates and explore improvements, among other activities. Notable deadlines include the end of the standstill period on 9th March 2026 and the contract signing anticipated on 11th March 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in environmental services, flood-prevention works, and river regulation. The contract will particularly benefit large companies capable of executing comprehensive data maintenance while exploring automation and quality control improvements. The project encourages collaborative efforts, requiring partners who are adept at managing relationships with measuring authorities and hosting datasets online for stakeholder accessibility. Although small and medium enterprises can participate, the scale and complexity favour larger firms. Potential bidders are invited to submit their best bids within the specified timeframe, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives and operational capabilities required.

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Notice Title

Procurement for National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset Maintenance

Notice Description

The National River Flow Archive's Peak Flows Dataset (NRFA-PFD) forms a key strategic national asset, underpinning most flood estimation calculations in the UK. The NRFA-PFD refers to the complete UK-wide dataset - with contributions from the Environment Agency (EA), Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Department for Infrastructure - Rivers (DfIR - covering Northern Ireland). NRFA-PFD ensures that data and information on peak flow data are openly available and consistent across the UK to a wide range of stakeholders. The current contract for this service ends in March 2026, and a new four-year contract is needed to maintain the service until March 2030.

Planning Information

We wish to understand interest in this requirement to inform our approach and to sight suppliers of the upcoming opportunity. Please note, this does not commit Defra to any procurement approach. Please confirm your interest in bidding for this opportunity, and indicate whether there are any barriers preventing you from participating. Kindly respond by email to dgc-laww-buyer@defra.gov.uk referencing this opportunity, by no later than 5pm (17:00 GMT) on the 6th October 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017570-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

90700000 - Environmental services

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£508,276 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 & HYDROLOGY

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