--- title: "GB-Swindon: Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4894ffb7-bb8c-472c-8760-ff133354a1e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4894ffb7-bb8c-472c-8760-ff133354a1e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4894ffb7-bb8c-472c-8760-ff133354a1e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4894ffb7-bb8c-472c-8760-ff133354a1e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2020-12-03" --- # GB-Swindon: Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4894ffb7-bb8c-472c-8760-ff133354a1e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4894ffb7-bb8c-472c-8760-ff133354a1e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4894ffb7-bb8c-472c-8760-ff133354a1e1.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation, specifically the Natural Environment Research Council - British Geological Survey, is inviting tenders for the "Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service" as part of the CatchmentCare project. This project is funded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, with a maximum contract value of £140,000, and is classified under programming services of application software. The tender period will close on 8 December 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 4 January 2021 and run until 30 June 2022. This contract is located in Swindon, UK, and is being procured through an open procedure, allowing a wide array of potential bidders to compete. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in application development, software development, and IT consulting services. Companies that can design and develop augmented reality (AR) applications or engage in data visualisation would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in enhancing water quality improvement projects across three catchments in Ireland, making this an ideal project for businesses looking to expand their footprint in environmental service provision and innovative technological applications. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 December 2020 for the following reason: Extension to deadline(The UK Research and Innovation (The Natural Environment Research Council - British Geological Survey) invites tender applications for the Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service. This work is part of the CatchmentCare project. The CatchmentCARE project is being funded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programme's Body. The requirement is for the design and development of an XR application which includes AR capability designed and developed for use with a downloadable or printable map of three catchments in the border regions of the island of Ireland. Full details can be found on the Delta eSourcing Portal. The maximum value of the opportunity is PS140,000 exclusive of VAT. Responses over this value will be deemed non-compliant and will not be considered further.) Additional information: 1.1.This document is an invitation to quote for the Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service. This work is part of the CatchmentCARE Project. The CatchmentCARE Project is being funded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programme's Body. Match-funding has been provided by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in Ireland providing a total budget of EUR13.8 million. 1.2.The aim of CatchmentCARE is to establish 3 water quality improvement projects in the Finn, Blackwater and Arney Catchments and install 50 boreholes across the region. This will be achieved through policy actions, catchment actions and community actions which were selected based on three critical criteria; measurable impact on water quality; transferable beyond the three catchments; and contribute to a project legacy. The actions selected will address water quality issues related to hydromorphology, point and diffuse sources of pollution, farm nutrient management practices, characterisation and monitoring of groundwater quality, lag times in response to the implementation of measures and an economic analysis of the cost of achieving the objectives of the Water Framework Directive in the three catchments. British Geological Survey (BGS), Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) and Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) will be responsible for the installation and monitoring of groundwater monitoring points in the three catchments The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96221d3-0882-4616-b20f-e6ea0c30701e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212000 - Programming services of application software - 72416000 - Application service providers ## Release History - 3 Dec 2020 at 14:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96221d3-0882-4616-b20f-e6ea0c30701e - 17 Nov 2020 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96221d3-0882-4616-b20f-e6ea0c30701e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96221d3-0882-4616-b20f-e6ea0c30701e 3rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-Provision-of-a-Groundwater-Visualisation-Service/K344H7H75T Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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