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title: "RDE730 Feasibility study - storage of water on farms for subsequent use in Cambridge area water supplies"
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# RDE730 Feasibility study - storage of water on farms for subsequent use in Cambridge area water supplies

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-120d35cd-26d3-4adf-86a9-080ed8757613

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for a feasibility study titled "RDE730 Feasibility study - storage of water on farms for subsequent use in Cambridge area water supplies." This research and development consultancy services project, classified under CPV code 73200000, was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project aims to address urgent water resource issues in the high-growth Greater Cambridgeshire area and is funded by Defra and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The award to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting) signifies the completion of the tender process, with significant activities scheduled between 29th November 2024 and 31st March 2025. This initiative is crucial in aligning with long-term water supply strategies outlined by the Environment Agency, administered from their London office.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses involved in water resource management and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and climate change mitigation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in environmental consultancy will find this project particularly relevant. By participating, businesses can position themselves as key contributors to essential local and national water resource solutions, expanding their influence and service portfolio while contributing to sustainable development goals in the Greater Cambridgeshire region and beyond.

## Notice

National context This project is one of 20 Local Resource Option studies which are being undertaken nationally across England using money provided by Defra and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and administered by the Environment Agency. While the other 19 studies are intended to identify screen and rank different options to improve water supply security for agriculture, this study aims to assess the feasibility of one specific proposal which will potentially result in improvements for both agriculture and public water supply resilience as well as benefits to biodiversity and climate change mitigation objectives. Local context Greater Cambridge - Water for Sustainable Growth Pressure on water resources in the Cambridgeshire area is acute and is growing. While long-term solutions are planned to meet public water supply deficits, they are not due to come online for a number of years and this has resulted in objections to planning applications and challenges around housing and business growth. Without action, the prospect of increased abstraction may lead to impact on the environment and on existing abstractors as well as lost opportunities to meet priorities such as peat re-wetting. Water companies in East Anglia are already indicating that they will not be able to supply all new non household use. This is especially significant in the high-growth Greater Cambridgeshire area, where there is a poor supply/demand balance and limited supply options. A pipeline transfer into the Cambridge region from Grafham Water reservoir is planned to provide an additional significant supply of water in 2032. The planned Fens Reservoir is due to come online in 2036. Both will provide long-term sustainable water resources for the region

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65b9b94-945e-4c3e-aa35-aa5a9c105201 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,946 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,946 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 20:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65b9b94-945e-4c3e-aa35-aa5a9c105201
- 12 Dec 2024 at 20:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a77d75-30f9-4813-aef9-0766e41f8430

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65b9b94-945e-4c3e-aa35-aa5a9c105201
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a77d75-30f9-4813-aef9-0766e41f8430
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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