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title: "Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP), Regional Plan and RAPID gate two assessment support to Ofwat"
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# Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP), Regional Plan and RAPID gate two assessment support to Ofwat

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32fd65d5-6cc0-4d9e-b0cc-4a797871374a

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## Summary

The Office of Water Services (OFWAT) has awarded a contract for consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy to HR Wallingford Limited. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, had the title "Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP), Regional Plan and RAPID gate two assessment support to OFWAT". This selective procurement process was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 7th September 2022 to 7th June 2023. The locations for delivery are in England and Wales.

This tender provides opportunities for water resource specialists, engineers, and asset managers to support the assessment of draft Water Resource Management Plans, regional plans, and RAPID solutions. Businesses in the consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy industry category are well-suited to compete for this tender. SMEs are specifically mentioned as suitable for this contract, which could lead to business growth and development. The contract value is initially capped at £199,000 excluding VAT, with the potential for an uplift upon approval from OFWAT's Board for higher spend amounts.

## Notice

We require at least four water resource specialists / engineers / asset managers to support the assessment of draft Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs), regional plans and RAPID solutions for the period from 7 September 2022 to 7 June 2023. During September there will be a period of training and familiarisation. We require full time and/or part time at least 3 days a week average commitment from each staff member, although this may vary particularly during the familiarisation period in September. In general, this work will consist of a desk-based assessment of each of the received plans and submissions and appended documentation. It will support the development of RAPID's recommendations on gate two submissions and Ofwat's response to draft WRMP and regional plan consultations. We welcome consortium bids. Each of the Key Personnel will be working as part of structured assessment team and will report to a member of the RAPID and Ofwat teams. They will have access to the draft WRMP / regional plans and RAPID submissions supported by a number of appendices. The assessment will be carried out using a proportionate and risk-based approach using a framework that incorporates assessment criteria supported by a number of tests. We will provide training on the assessment framework, criteria and outcomes prior to the work commencing. The roles we are seeking to resource are described below. Engineering and technical test area support for WRMPs, regional plans and RAPID solution gate two assessments at Senior Consultant level. Assessment of the water resources engineering and technical aspects of the WRMPs, regional plans and gate two submissions received. The Key Personnel will be working alongside and reporting to RAPID and Ofwat staff. This assessment will support that of the existing Ofwat and RAPID engineering and water resources teams. The Key Personnel will be expected to join short on-line Ofwat team check-in and progress meetings several times a week. Responsibilities will include: * Assessment of the technical water resources aspects and CAPEX and OPEX costs of each of the WRMPs and options within, regional plans and gated submissions received. * Analysis of WRMP and regional plan table submissions. * Quality written outputs for inclusion in all consultation response documents and presentations. * Compliance with timetables/quality expectations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68afa040-aad1-49b3-a64c-31aaac202571 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2022 - 7 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HR WALLINGFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2023 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68afa040-aad1-49b3-a64c-31aaac202571

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68afa040-aad1-49b3-a64c-31aaac202571
  22nd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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