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title: "Environment Agency - Study into Flow Losses in the Cotswolds"
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# Environment Agency - Study into Flow Losses in the Cotswolds

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b773fcf-d4e3-40cf-be59-b55323451c79

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is conducting a tender for the project titled "Environment Agency - Study into Flow Losses in the Cotswolds." This initiative falls under the geological and geophysical consultancy services industry, specifically focused on assessing river flow losses in the Cotswolds Water Park. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with key deadlines including the submission of expressions of interest by 14 September 2018 and the anticipated issuance of tender documents in the week commencing 17 September 2018. The value of the contract is estimated at £20,000, with a minimum value of £8,000, and it is expected to commence on 1 October 2018 and end on 30 March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in geological consulting and technical analysis services. Companies with expertise in environmental assessments, groundwater analysis, and river monitoring are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is open and designed to include a diverse range of suppliers in the bidding process.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to quantify river flow losses seen in rivers within the Cotswolds Water Park where they flow across river gravel and to understand if this is naturally or artificially caused. The objectives include, reviewing and assessing previous studies and data collected within the Cotswolds Water Park Area, review groundwater and river monitoring within the Cotswolds Water Park undertaken by the Environment Agency, refine current conceptual model for the Cotswolds Gravel aquifer, quantify and account for flow losses at key points on the River Churn and Ampney Brook and understand actions needed to protect and improve river flows where artificial influences are the cause of flow losses. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please register your interest by emailing Gemma Sampson at gemma.sampson@environment-agency.gov.uk by 14/09/2018. We anticipate the tender documents will be issued in week commencing 17/09/2018 and tender return date 2 weeks from date of issue.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0cd4c7a-9922-46c8-80bc-0401472774e2 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2018 at 09:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0cd4c7a-9922-46c8-80bc-0401472774e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0cd4c7a-9922-46c8-80bc-0401472774e2
  5th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

## Provenance

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