Award

Award of National Forecast Model Benchmarking and Update

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has concluded the award phase for the contract titled "Award of National Forecast Model Benchmarking and Update". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically environmental engineering consultancy services. It is located in Holytown, North Lanarkshire, at the Angus Smith Building. The project aims to assess and update hydrological models to enhance SEPA's 24/7 flood warning service. The tender period concluded on 10th August 2026, and the contract has been awarded to Jacobs, headquartered in Glasgow, with an award value of £109,992. The procurement was initiated through a tender process, observing competitive engagement as indicated by three submitted bids.

This project offers growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and hydrological data analysis. Companies adept in model performance evaluation and possessing capabilities to innovate forecasting tools would find substantial prospects in collaborations like these. As a supplier for SEPA, businesses can leverage this opportunity to showcase expertise in delivering impactful environmental solutions, paving the way for future projects aimed at sustainability and environmental protection.

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Notice Title

Award of National Forecast Model Benchmarking and Update

Notice Description

Assessing the performance of existing model assets, updating them using new hydrological data, converting legacy models, and delivering improved forecasting tools to underpin SEPA's 24/7 flood warning service. The contract will deliver a refreshed asset base, performance evaluation, and prioritisation guidance for future improvements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813792
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548428
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,992 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20266 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Marine Directorate, Procurement
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, christine.todd@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

JACOBS

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