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title: "Procurement for National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset Maintenance"
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# Procurement for National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset Maintenance

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fbf1d49-12ac-4852-94c0-3709d5ed9562

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the maintenance of the National River Flow Archive Peak Flows Dataset to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, with a procurement stage currently in the 'Award' phase. The procurement method used is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, given that the contract is below the PCR 2015 threshold for competitive procurement. The contract began on 1st April 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, with work to be conducted across several locations, including British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom. The contract value is £67,881.72, and it is aimed at servicing the dataset management.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this type of contract specifically advantageous due to its acknowledgment of suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in ecological data processing, hydrology, or related IT support fields would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities, should DEFRA consider widening its supplier base in subsequent evaluations. The tender not only provides business growth opportunities through public sector engagement but also enhances reputation and networks within the ecological and environmental sectors.

## Notice

Continuation of Dataset maintenance for National River Flow Archive. Due to the Supplier's work in this area and the nature of this work being below the PCR 2015 threshold for competitive procurement, this contract has been awarded to continue services for one year while other procurement options are considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ff57a9-ab43-4443-a47b-adf196bc8849 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,881 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,881 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ff57a9-ab43-4443-a47b-adf196bc8849

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ff57a9-ab43-4443-a47b-adf196bc8849
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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