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title: "Scoping study: UK engagement in Improving Water Security for India"
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# Scoping study: UK engagement in Improving Water Security for India

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34a14701-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves a tender initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) for a scoping study titled "UK engagement in Improving Water Security for India." This procurement falls under the environmental services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 20th September 2016 and the submission deadline was 4th October 2016. The awarded contract was active as of 24th October 2016, with a contract period starting from 20th October 2016 and ending on 4th January 2017. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for unrestricted competition.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in water security strategies. Firms that are well-suited to bid would likely include large consultancy companies and environmental service providers with proficiency in international water management systems. Businesses must ensure they are registered on the Bravo portal to access the tender documents, making this a pivotal step for potential suppliers eager to participate in government contracts.

## Notice

Scoping study to assess opportunities for greater UK engagement in Improving Water Security for India Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9a3a57-8474-4439-8e8b-d3d6ba9356ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,025 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2017 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9a3a57-8474-4439-8e8b-d3d6ba9356ed
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4beca612-8668-46bb-942a-838248387dfe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9a3a57-8474-4439-8e8b-d3d6ba9356ed
  25th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4beca612-8668-46bb-942a-838248387dfe
  20th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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