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title: "Qube (Previously Low Flows) 20/21"
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# Qube (Previously Low Flows) 20/21

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fa19c4d-5170-4d2e-96e5-3ead5fe4f096

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Qube (Previously Low Flows) 20/21" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal within the IT services industry, particularly focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The contract, valued at £40,471, was awarded to Wallingford Hydro Solutions Ltd and commenced on 1st April 2020, concluding on 31st March 2021. This tender was completed through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, which underscores its streamlined nature and specific procurement details, bypassing the usual competitive bidding process. The contract delivery addresses span across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the hydrological modelling and IT services sectors, particularly those specialising in software development and engineering solutions for environmental data. Companies with expertise in developing models for hydrological statistics, or those that provide software and support services relevant to environmental management, would be well-suited to engage with similar future tenders. The nature of the contract suggests potential for growth in partnerships with governmental bodies and involvement in projects that contribute to the sustainability and management of natural resources.

## Notice

Qube is a hydrological model used to calculate natural and influenced flow statistics in ungauged locations. (locations not covered by the Environment Agency's river gauging station network or programme of manual gauging).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a228c30d-cfc9-4bf6-86a7-6ff2926e3a57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,471 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,471 |
| 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 | WALLINGFORD HYDRO SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a228c30d-cfc9-4bf6-86a7-6ff2926e3a57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a228c30d-cfc9-4bf6-86a7-6ff2926e3a57
  19th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aee4f045-e4df-49a5-bdea-06aad50b2760
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