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title: "Measuring and valuing the ecosystem contribution to water quality in the UK"
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# Measuring and valuing the ecosystem contribution to water quality in the UK

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13545462-70f1-4aec-b15d-11c49404f3ac

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Measuring and valuing the ecosystem contribution to water quality in the UK" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental monitoring, and aims to enhance the UK's Natural Capital accounts. The tender period concluded on 22 September 2021, following an open procurement method that allowed participation without restrictions. The awarded contract, valued at £59,350, commenced on 1 November 2021 and is set to run until 31 March 2022, covering various delivery addresses across the UK and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the environmental consultancy and monitoring sectors, to engage in impactful projects contributing to sustainable water quality management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE) are encouraged to consider participation, as the nature of the work aligns well with expertise in environmental sciences and resource management. Engaging in such contracts not only allows for business growth but also supports broader ecological and conservation goals.

## Notice

To improve the policy relevance of the UK's Natural Capital accounts by quantifying and valuing nature's contribution to clean water supply, thereby helping to meet the 25 YEP commitment to the development of comprehensive UK accounts. 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/844b1f61-b4a5-4992-8ee5-1cdce0894278 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,350 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW13 3JR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EFTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844b1f61-b4a5-4992-8ee5-1cdce0894278

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844b1f61-b4a5-4992-8ee5-1cdce0894278
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48103825-9ae2-4388-b4fc-cc33f558f133
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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