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title: "RDE408 - Refreshing the National framework for water resources"
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# RDE408 - Refreshing the National framework for water resources

Buyer: EA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-206e98c9-7a0a-408c-a37d-e103d7b26123

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## Summary

The Environment Agency (EA) has awarded a contract to WSP UK Ltd for the project titled "Refreshing the National framework for water resources." The project aims to develop updated climate change, growth, and environmental scenario outputs to inform the revised National Framework, scheduled for publication in Spring 2025. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from November 9, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with a total contract value of £97,947.17.

This tender, awarded by EA, presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services industry to contribute to shaping the national water resources framework. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with expertise in multi-sector planning, environmental protection, and climate change projections. The project focuses on addressing water supply shortfalls and achieving environmental objectives, offering strategic growth possibilities for companies with relevant capabilities.

## Notice

An updated National Framework is due for publication in Spring 2025 with a focus on multi-sector planning. This project is a key building block of the refreshed National Framework. It will examine the impact of the above commitments on addressing shortfalls in water supply, achieving current environmental objectives and maintaining long-term environmental protection using updated projections for climate change and growth. Aims: The aims of this project are to develop a suite of updated climate change, growth and environmental destination scenario outputs: 1. to inform our National Framework, revised version due to be published Spring 2025 2. for use by Regional Groups to facilitate cross sector planning including non-water industry activities in the next round of regional planning The contract was awarded by EA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45ceee7-994a-4cef-b31d-b0b9b4701c6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,947 |
| 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 | EA |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2023 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45ceee7-994a-4cef-b31d-b0b9b4701c6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45ceee7-994a-4cef-b31d-b0b9b4701c6d
  14th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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