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title: "RDE 504 Rapid Evidence Assessment on Water Efficiency Retrofits"
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# RDE 504 Rapid Evidence Assessment on Water Efficiency Retrofits

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bb5e6b8-9291-4f30-9cf9-48cf83c1bf3c

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently awarded a contract for a rapid evidence assessment on water efficiency retrofits. This research and development consultancy services procurement has a value of £74,425 GBP and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 4th February 2024, and the contract is effective from 5th February 2024 to 20th March 2024. The location for delivery includes various countries such as the United Kingdom, European countries, and British Oversea Territories.

This tender by Defra provides business opportunities for service providers specializing in research and development consultancy services related to water efficiency retrofits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful tenderer, Water Research Centre Limited, will work on the assessment and deliver the project within the specified contract period. This contract award opens doors for SMEs in the research and development field to collaborate with Defra on projects that aim to enhance water efficiency in homes and non-household buildings.

## Notice

RDE 504 Sublot 5.1 Defra is seeking a rapid evidence assessment on water efficiency for retrofitting in homes and non-households. This should cover recent projects being delivered in areas with similar characteristics to Cambridge. The assessment will be used to provide further reassurance to the Environment Agency on the long-term demand reduction to support the generation of offset credits, thereby enabling new developments to progress in Cambridge. This contract was awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4845adc-26ac-418d-a3d0-74285971c82b |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 20 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,425 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,425 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2024 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4845adc-26ac-418d-a3d0-74285971c82b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4845adc-26ac-418d-a3d0-74285971c82b
  27th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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