--- title: "Maximising Benefits in Removing or Repurposing Redundant Reservoirs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ac822c9-ba73-4c1f-82e8-bc86a098d381" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ac822c9-ba73-4c1f-82e8-bc86a098d381" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ac822c9-ba73-4c1f-82e8-bc86a098d381.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ac822c9-ba73-4c1f-82e8-bc86a098d381.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-07-16" --- # Maximising Benefits in Removing or Repurposing Redundant Reservoirs Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ac822c9-ba73-4c1f-82e8-bc86a098d381 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ac822c9-ba73-4c1f-82e8-bc86a098d381) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ac822c9-ba73-4c1f-82e8-bc86a098d381.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Maximising Benefits in Removing or Repurposing Redundant Reservoirs" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research and development services within the environment industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a submission deadline of 30th August 2019 and a contract start date scheduled for 30th September 2019. The project aims to benefit a range of stakeholders, predominantly reservoir owners such as individual farm owners, governmental bodies, and water companies, located throughout the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consultancy and research related to environmental and hydrological matters. Companies that specialise in sustainable development, environmental safety, and reservoir management would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method invites a diverse range of suppliers, making it accessible for businesses looking to innovate and contribute to improved outcomes in reservoir management and safety. ## Notice The objective of this project is to research and develop an informative user friendly guide on maximising benefits of removal, discontinuance or repurposing of reservoirs. Users are predominantly reservoir owners, which vary from individual farm owners to government bodies or water companies. The impact of the work will ultimately - improve reservoir safety and public protection, - achieve improved outcomes (e.g. environmental, hydrological, ecological, societal etc.) and - ensure all relevant considerations are taken into account when considering discontinuance, to achieve the most beneficial outcomes Additional information: Bravo e-tendering Portal https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, you will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1. The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d8436f-2660-4444-a1af-928df40747e4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2019 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d8436f-2660-4444-a1af-928df40747e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d8436f-2660-4444-a1af-928df40747e4 16th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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