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title: "RDE268 National standards for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in England"
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# RDE268 National standards for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in England

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dec9dc1-cf5d-4891-b0b3-6d714f2c29e2

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement process is the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). The title of the tender is "RDE268 National standards for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in England" within the industry category of Research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, involving the call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on May 5, 2023, with the contract period running from May 11, 2023, to August 4, 2023. The tender was awarded on May 10, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses interested in sustainable drainage systems consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete given the suitability indicated for SMEs. Defra, the contracting authority, awarded the contract to AECOM Limited. Businesses in the United Kingdom and other specified regions can target this opportunity for potential business growth as the project aims to formulate national standards for SuDS in England.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to produce a draft set of the National Standards for SuDS in England for public consultation - designing, constructing, maintaining and operating SuDS. This contract was awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e00749-a76b-4196-a7f9-b4fe0e97fd8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2023 - 4 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,981 |
| 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 |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2023 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e00749-a76b-4196-a7f9-b4fe0e97fd8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e00749-a76b-4196-a7f9-b4fe0e97fd8f
  18th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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