--- title: "Maximising benefits in removing or repurposing redundant reservoirs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b1bea6e-bef7-4fe0-8b52-ba20bd21f4ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b1bea6e-bef7-4fe0-8b52-ba20bd21f4ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b1bea6e-bef7-4fe0-8b52-ba20bd21f4ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b1bea6e-bef7-4fe0-8b52-ba20bd21f4ec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-03-21" --- # Maximising benefits in removing or repurposing redundant reservoirs Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b1bea6e-bef7-4fe0-8b52-ba20bd21f4ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b1bea6e-bef7-4fe0-8b52-ba20bd21f4ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b1bea6e-bef7-4fe0-8b52-ba20bd21f4ec.json) ## Summary The procurement process, led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is focused on a project titled "Maximising benefits in removing or repurposing redundant reservoirs." This initiative falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in Bristol, England. Currently, it is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 9th April 2019. The tender aims to create a user-friendly guide to improve reservoir safety and achieve beneficial environmental outcomes, with public protection as a primary focus. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research, environmental consultancy, and civil engineering. Companies specialising in the assessment and implementation of infrastructure removal or repurposing projects could find a valuable niche here. Furthermore, organisations with experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration will thrive in this environment, as the process encourages diverse viewpoints and peer review. Potential bidders should also prepare to access the Bravo e-tendering portal effectively to express their interest and submit their proposals. ## Notice This is a project to research and develop an informative user friendly guide on maximising benefits of removal, discontinuance and repurposing or reservoirs. The impact of the work will ultimately - improve reservoir safety and public protection, - achieve improved outcomes (e.g. environmental, hydrological, ecological, societal etc.) - ensure all relevant considerations are taken into account to achieve the most beneficial outcomes. The research should include a review of the effect of previous/current discontinuance schemes both in terms of the benefits accrued and the dis-benefits and provide advice on the process and the considerations to take into account. It will consider site based surveys of previously discontinued schemes, assessing the impacts and methods used, from design to scheme implementation. Pictorial evidence to support the evidence is encouraged. The works carried out at sites may also be relevant to fluvial embankments and the managed retreat of coastal defences where embankments are removed and restoration schemes carried out on land previously used for industrial use. Consideration on how this guide can potentially support or make use of similar flood assets/defence information is required. Potential benefits are to be described in tangible outputs or costs that can be assessed and potentially reviewed, revisited or monitored again in the future. It should reach credible and robust conclusions, with supporting methods, frameworks and principles; to underpin planning, designing and implementing schemes, as well as to remove infrastructure elements of this type. It should be user focused - clear, usable (to all) and applicable. The main target audience is Owners and operators of Reservoirs, however anyone with in an interest in adaptation may look to use this guidance and so an easily understandable format is vital. A robust and credible output is required, with consideration on how to bring many differing viewpoints to a conclusion. Governance is important and collaboration and wider working is encouraged. Peer review may be necessary. Consideration of access to data and information required, sensitivities and licencing requirements are important. Additional information: Bravo e-tendering portail https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk 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/2d4b41e6-e265-429f-a9a3-e160e05419bc | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Apr 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2019 at 10:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4b41e6-e265-429f-a9a3-e160e05419bc - 20 Mar 2019 at 10:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4b41e6-e265-429f-a9a3-e160e05419bc - 19 Mar 2019 at 16:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4b41e6-e265-429f-a9a3-e160e05419bc - 19 Mar 2019 at 15:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4b41e6-e265-429f-a9a3-e160e05419bc - 19 Mar 2019 at 15:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4b41e6-e265-429f-a9a3-e160e05419bc - 19 Mar 2019 at 14:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4b41e6-e265-429f-a9a3-e160e05419bc - 19 Mar 2019 at 14:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4b41e6-e265-429f-a9a3-e160e05419bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4b41e6-e265-429f-a9a3-e160e05419bc 21st March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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