--- title: "Expression of Interest for Improving Probable Maximum Precipitation and Probable Maximum Flood estimation for reservoir safety" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37e1ffa3-0b9f-4a00-97e7-c8f9ecdba158" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37e1ffa3-0b9f-4a00-97e7-c8f9ecdba158" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37e1ffa3-0b9f-4a00-97e7-c8f9ecdba158.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37e1ffa3-0b9f-4a00-97e7-c8f9ecdba158.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-12-06" --- # Expression of Interest for Improving Probable Maximum Precipitation and Probable Maximum Flood estimation for reservoir safety Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37e1ffa3-0b9f-4a00-97e7-c8f9ecdba158 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37e1ffa3-0b9f-4a00-97e7-c8f9ecdba158) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37e1ffa3-0b9f-4a00-97e7-c8f9ecdba158.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aiming to enhance methods used for estimating Probable Maximum Precipitation and Probable Maximum Flood for reservoir safety. This tender, titled "Expression of Interest for Improving Probable Maximum Precipitation and Probable Maximum Flood estimation for reservoir safety," falls under the weather-forecasting services industry category. It is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period commencing on 28th February 2020 and concluding on 26th February 2021. Interested parties should note that the future notice date is set for 17th January 2020, providing potential suppliers a timeline to prepare. The project is designed to assess and develop new methods to ensure reservoir resilience against extreme flood events across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy and weather-forecasting services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their portfolio in environmental and flood risk management. By engaging with this procurement, relevant companies can contribute to vital projects enhancing public safety and infrastructure resilience. Suppliers will need to register on the Bravo E-tendering Portal to express their interest and submit proposals. The requirements may appeal to those with expertise in hydrology, environmental science, and data analytics, positioning them favorably for this project. ## Notice This commission will support our work on reservoir safety to update methods for estimating Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) and Probable Maximum Flood (PMF). The project is being managed and funded by the Joint Environment Agency/Defra Flood and Coastal Risk Management R&D Programme. The overall objective of the project is to assess the suitability of the existing methods for estimating PMP and PMF, and develop new methods and guidelines to ensure that our highest risk reservoirs are resilient to extreme flood events. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b5b17d-cc42-4182-bc7d-a45af878e9f3 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jan 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2019 at 15:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b5b17d-cc42-4182-bc7d-a45af878e9f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b5b17d-cc42-4182-bc7d-a45af878e9f3 6th December 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo E-tendering Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37e1ffa3-0b9f-4a00-97e7-c8f9ecdba158. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37e1ffa3-0b9f-4a00-97e7-c8f9ecdba158.json.