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title: "Non-potable Dual Pipe Water Reuse Systems and Risks to Water Quality Project"
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# Non-potable Dual Pipe Water Reuse Systems and Risks to Water Quality Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-565a9d53-2e9d-48e6-80fe-19d2ca1f9a9c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is focusing on the project titled "Non-potable Dual Pipe Water Reuse Systems and Risks to Water Quality". This initiative falls under the research services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 31 March 2022. The contract period commenced on 8 April 2022 and extends until 7 January 2023, with a total contract value of £57,163. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 11 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in water management, environmental consultancy, and regulatory compliance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participating, given the emphasis on their suitability. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in the evaluation and management of non-potable water systems, as well as those familiar with current regulatory frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete for future projects in this evolving field.

## Notice

Research aims and objectives Non-potable water reuse systems have become increasingly more popular and complex over the last three decades. These systems include the reuse of greywater (domestic wastewater excluding faecal matter and urine) and rainwater, that is either partially treated or not, for non-potable domestic use such as toilet flushing or garden irrigation via a dedicated distribution system. The aim of this research project is to review the current risks from such systems and the suitability of English and Welsh regulation to manage these risks and evolving systems. The primary focus will be on public non-potable water reuse systems operated via a separate dedicated non-potable water distribution system. Consideration will also be given to the impact of multiple individual private systems (e.g. for new housing developments or large commercial units). The objectives will be to establish: - What are the risks from non-potable dual pipe water reuse systems and how are these best controlled? - Do the risks vary depending on the age of the systems? Are the risks of cross connections suitably mitigated in the short and long term? - What are the regulatory controls for these types of systems and are they adequate to mitigate risk? - What is the user/ owner perception of such systems? - How sustainable are such systems as a whole life cost? - Understanding the barrier to dual pipe reuse systems and whole life benefits vs other reuse options Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d2485bc-cd58-44d2-a254-53540614e4b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2022 - 7 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,163 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,163 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2022 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d2485bc-cd58-44d2-a254-53540614e4b5
- 15 Feb 2022 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c026f91e-c882-4632-94d5-f61f302dbf70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d2485bc-cd58-44d2-a254-53540614e4b5
  11th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c026f91e-c882-4632-94d5-f61f302dbf70
  15th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bb63afa-9814-4c2b-a554-b3bd2d5118b2
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