--- title: "Assessing the Performance of Soil and Grass in Resisting Erosion" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c2d66b5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c2d66b5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c2d66b5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c2d66b5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2016-12-14" --- # Assessing the Performance of Soil and Grass in Resisting Erosion Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c2d66b5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c2d66b5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c2d66b5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Assessing the Performance of Soil and Grass in Resisting Erosion" is being conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in Bristol, England. This project falls within the research and development services industry and is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to run from 14th December 2016 to 14th September 2017. The contract, valued at £40,119, was awarded on 14th December 2016 to the supplier CH2M. The initial tender period ended on 4th October 2016, and all submissions were to be made through the Bravo online portal. This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and development. Businesses with expertise in soil and grass performance analysis, erosion prevention, and environmental consultancy would find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process not only allows firms to showcase their capabilities but also contributes to important environmental projects aimed at enhancing resilience against erosion, potentially leading to further collaborations and contracts in this field. ## Notice The performances of the grass cover when a dam or embankment is being overflowed or overtopped (waves) is a critical factor in controlling the process of breach development which can lead to catastrophic failure. Similarly, the performance of soil in resisting the processes of external and internal erosion is critical when a dam/embankment is under load. Our current understanding of the performance of grass and soil is limited, confined to incomplete and out dated research completed in the 1970's and 80's. The overall objective of this project is to improve our quantitative understanding of grass and soil performance when a dam or flood embankment is under load and/or being overtopped/overflowed. It will also consolidate current understanding and will seek to bring together other international research efforts. Additional information: The tender process is being undertaken within Bravo, an online portal. Therefore you will find all tender questions and the areas for you to submit your tender response within the Bravo system. Tenders submitted outside of the Bravo portal will not be accepted. Guidance on how to register can be located on the main portal screen. Information on the use of Bravo can be found in the 'Help' section in the top right hand corner of the portal once you have registered or selected an 'Opportunity'. All queries regarding using the system that are not answered by this guidance section should be directed to the e-Sourcing Helpdesk run by Bravo Solution (the suppliers of the portal) who can be contacted via: Phone: 0800 368 4850 Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73193f5b-278d-4b77-b7b8-3096e0356842 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 15 Dec 2016 - 14 Sep 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £40,119 | | 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 | 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 | CH2M | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Dec 2016 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73193f5b-278d-4b77-b7b8-3096e0356842 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc3ad4f-f5a1-476e-8421-530723ea4894 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73193f5b-278d-4b77-b7b8-3096e0356842 14th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc3ad4f-f5a1-476e-8421-530723ea4894 14th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/082a801b-c5cf-4887-848e-7c83dabb3f2f Conditions of contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28840ebb-d046-4156-90a4-db1581df67d2 Pricing and payment schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5918ec0f-3327-418d-b537-83a06c7b4df7 R&D prior rights IPR schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0389ce06-6ba8-4b76-8f7b-34ac0ba6f041 Tender pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac837474-ce62-4f87-a8ed-3bf4a7b55dff Conditions of contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf311f11-27cc-4c19-bd88-2ce4537eb391 Pricing and payment schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d0cbb50-3ebe-47a6-829f-0df07b21c95c R&D prior rights IPR schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab97d287-3a0a-4fad-977f-af14a427ffc4 Tender pack ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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