--- title: "CCSN17A21 - Analysis of the cost of drought resilience" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6367b8b5-a1f4-4ecb-99f7-2c41dbc28204" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6367b8b5-a1f4-4ecb-99f7-2c41dbc28204" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6367b8b5-a1f4-4ecb-99f7-2c41dbc28204.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6367b8b5-a1f4-4ecb-99f7-2c41dbc28204.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-10-26" --- # CCSN17A21 - Analysis of the cost of drought resilience Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6367b8b5-a1f4-4ecb-99f7-2c41dbc28204 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6367b8b5-a1f4-4ecb-99f7-2c41dbc28204) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6367b8b5-a1f4-4ecb-99f7-2c41dbc28204.json) ## Summary The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "CCSN17A21 - Analysis of the cost of drought resilience." This project aims to establish an evidence base to assess the costs required for different standards of drought resilience, thereby contributing to policy recommendations for the UK's infrastructure over the next 30 years. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 9th November 2017. The contract will be delivered in London, with a contract period starting on 20th November 2017 and concluding on 19th April 2018. The procurement process will follow an open procedure and has a total contract value of £50,000, with a minimum value of £40,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services related to economic and social aspects. Companies that can provide expertise in drought resilience strategies, water resource management interventions, and cost analysis are well-suited to compete. The open nature of this procurement allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, promoting a diverse range of solutions and innovations essential for tackling the challenges posed by climate change and water scarcity. ## Notice This contract is for the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), who are looking to award a contract for the purpose of capturing an evidence base and up to date assessment of the cost of delivering different standards of drought resilience. The work will provide evidence for NIC to develop policy recommendations around UK's infrastructure needs over the next 30 years. The project will aim to build a better understanding of the costs of implementing different water resource management interventions. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e1de73-1ed3-4153-aacf-15a65d594fbf | | 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 | 26 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 19 Apr 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2017 at 13:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e1de73-1ed3-4153-aacf-15a65d594fbf - 26 Oct 2017 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e1de73-1ed3-4153-aacf-15a65d594fbf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e1de73-1ed3-4153-aacf-15a65d594fbf 26th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f9a660f-9301-49c2-b932-69a18aa4f922 Appendix A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd0a253d-6a6a-4d57-a156-e5bd10fd3b0b Appendix B - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4cbe4c8-06bd-438d-9948-16ed923f5bd5 Appendix C - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b81d8bef-4b1b-400d-bb3c-9b4162ac4ea1 Appendix D - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cae9f142-e603-459c-bca3-fe0367ffebe5 Appendix E - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/508386ed-1ac1-404e-94cf-148424aeefd1 Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c9ffd4b-82f3-45e1-9ee6-a323999ec0cb Appendix F (Pt A) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/108a0ba4-a53c-4864-bba1-561caa0a22d6 Appendix F (Pt B) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b97a0b1-d91f-43a9-904c-4ce2c0dddec9 Invitation To Tender ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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