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Firths of Forth and Tay Flood Forecasting Improvements Project

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is overseeing the Firths of Forth and Tay Flood Forecasting Improvements Project, which aims to enhance the flood warning service in the specified areas. This project involves a thorough review and enhancement of the existing data/models, refinement of the forecasting setup, and implementation of an improved flood forecasting approach, including the revision of thresholds. The procurement process for this environmental protection service, classified under the CPV code 71313000, commenced with a planning stage on 2nd September 2024, followed by a tender released on 14th November 2024, with a tender submission deadline on 12th December 2024. The contract was subsequently awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited on 7th February 2025 for a contract value of £149,632.60. The project is located across the Firths of Forth and Tay in the UKM region, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure.

For businesses in the environmental protection and flood forecasting sectors, this project presents significant opportunities for growth and collaboration. Companies that offer services in data analysis, environmental consulting, and technological implementation for forecasting systems are particularly well-suited to compete. The open procedure method ensures fair competition, providing SMEs and large enterprises equal opportunities to contribute to improving regional flood management. By participating, businesses can demonstrate their expertise and innovation in environmental protection while forging partnerships with public sector agencies like the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

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Notice Title

Firths of Forth and Tay Flood Forecasting Improvements Project

Notice Description

Primarily the main outcome of this project will be to improve the flood warning service in the FoFaT area. This will include the review of the available data/models, re-evaluation of existing schematisation of the forecasting setup, identification and implementation of improvements, delivery of an updated flood forecasting approach, review and revision of thresholds.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Primarily the main outcome of this project will be to improve the flood warning service in the FoFaT area. This will include the review of the available data/models, re-evaluation of existing schematisation of the forecasting setup, identification and implementation of improvements, delivery of an updated flood forecasting approach, review and revision of thresholds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000776813
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524001
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,632 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Christine Todd
Contact Email
christine.todd@sepa.org.uk, david.turner@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002, +44 1786457700

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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