Planning

Flood Warning Dissemination: Soft Market Test

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Planning

17 Sep 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is planning a tender titled "Flood Warning Dissemination: Soft Market Test", focusing on the environmental protection industry. Located in Stirling, UK, the agency is currently in the planning phase of this procurement process. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses by 12:00 on 30 September 2019, which will assist in assessing market interest for a Flood Warning Dissemination system. This tender will allow SEPA to refine their future contracting approach, subject to subsequent business case approval.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services and technology, especially those specialising in flood management systems, data analysis, or emergency communication solutions. Companies with expertise in developing or supporting similar systems will find this market assessment beneficial for establishing their capabilities to meet SEPA’s needs. Engaging in this soft market test could potentially lead to future procurement opportunities, making it an excellent chance for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flood Warning Dissemination: Soft Market Test

Notice Description

SEPA is conducting a market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest across all sectors for the provision and support of a Flood Warning Dissemination system. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable SEPA to develop a suitable contracting approach. Any such approach would be subject to development and approval of a business case, and, as such this exercise implies no commercial commitment. This is not a formal tender document. Participation of this market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEPA is conducting a market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest across all sectors for the provision and support of a Flood Warning Dissemination system. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable SEPA to develop a suitable contracting approach. Any such approach would be subject to development and approval of a business case, and, as such this exercise implies no commercial commitment. This is not a formal tender document. Participation of this market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000598109
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366628
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212510 - Communication software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Hilary Doody
Contact Email
hilary.doody@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786457700

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4TZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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