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title: "Navigation Waterways Benefits Assessment"
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# Navigation Waterways Benefits Assessment

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e22e076-52ab-4a6e-aefe-70864df7bfa7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking bids for the project titled "Navigation Waterways Benefits Assessment". This initiative focuses on providing consultancy services related to infrastructure works and is classified under the CPV code 71311300. The tender is currently active and accepting proposals until 6th October 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 20th October 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022. This opportunity is open to suppliers operating not only in the United Kingdom but also in British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and other regions.

This tender represents a potential growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services related to infrastructure projects, particularly within the waterway sector. Given its open procurement method, this contract allows various businesses to compete, especially those with experience in developing benefits assessment evidence for strategic business cases. Suppliers who are adept in project analysis and consultancy services will find this tender well-suited to their qualifications.

## Notice

Support the National Navigation Team in further developing the benefits assessment evidence to inform the strategic business case for the navigable inland waterways operated by the Environment Agency. Additional information: All documents can be accessed by logging in to Bravo and searching for the contract title: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. Select 'ITTs Open to all Suppliers' and search for project_34097 and/or itt_9213 - "Navigation Waterways Benefits Assessment".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77483a25-15e8-4f21-8022-de7c94932229 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77483a25-15e8-4f21-8022-de7c94932229

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77483a25-15e8-4f21-8022-de7c94932229
  14th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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