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title: "Measuring and Valuing the Ecosystem Contribution to Water Purification Services"
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# Measuring and Valuing the Ecosystem Contribution to Water Purification Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02142ab7-6c16-4151-b5c2-d14d75d15f30

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## Summary

The procurement process revolves around a tender titled "Measuring and Valuing the Ecosystem Contribution to Water Purification Services," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal located in London, England. This tender falls under the research and development consultancy services category, published on 4th November 2020, and is currently in the active tender stage. Interested parties have until 12:00 PM on 7th December 2020 to submit their proposals. The contract period is set to commence on 4th January 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, research and development, and ecological services to expand their portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement documentation indicates a focus on inclusivity. By engaging in this tender, businesses can contribute to vital water quality improvement efforts within the UK, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

The aim of this research is to devise a transparent and repeatable method for, and provide preliminary testing of, the preferred valuation method for the contribution of different ecosystems to the improvement of water quality in the UK. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af02ff20-78e4-4a8e-a61f-e7b35816a264 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2020 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af02ff20-78e4-4a8e-a61f-e7b35816a264

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af02ff20-78e4-4a8e-a61f-e7b35816a264
  4th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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