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title: "Seismic Monitoring and Information"
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# Seismic Monitoring and Information

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71704db8-cecf-40d8-8b36-7e6ac9f4eef8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has recently completed a contract titled "Seismic Monitoring and Information," which involved the provision of research services by the British Geological Survey. The contract, with a total value of £164,989.36, was finalised in February 2019 following a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The service was delivered from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2021, and it was crucial for the Government's risk assessment regarding earthquakes. This public procurement was conducted in London, England, and it is noteworthy that the procurement process has reached the award stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in geological and research services, particularly SMES (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) that specialise in environmental monitoring and data analysis. As the contract was awarded to a large supplier, future tenders in similar areas may open pathways for smaller organisations to compete actively. These businesses can leverage their expertise in seismic data analysis and monitoring services to participate effectively in future opportunities that arise from government initiatives related to environmental safety and resilience.

## Notice

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is responsible for the response to, and recovery from, earthquakes in the UK. Advice is to be provided by the British Geological Survey (BGS) which, through its Seismic Monitoring and Information Service, provides notifications of earthquakes. It also offers advice to help assess the future risk of earthquakes to inform the Government's risk assessment process. Additional information: Contract was finalised in February 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b110ce1d-50d9-45c8-803c-c8398dcc214c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,989 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b110ce1d-50d9-45c8-803c-c8398dcc214c
- 12 Feb 2018 at 11:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0568de-77a3-4c0b-85fd-1677053b90c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b110ce1d-50d9-45c8-803c-c8398dcc214c
  3rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0568de-77a3-4c0b-85fd-1677053b90c3
  12th February 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b80c9d4d-3425-42be-ac84-cadbff43e5fb
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adc9d3aa-96c1-4b59-ac25-fef5a3e51964
  Award letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10096c29-bb2f-4f29-8bb9-eb9a2e4df9f8
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8869437-b70c-4b51-a568-4e6fbf5a6460
  Terms and Conditions - General
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b00746e-6a69-4d4e-9854-ff9720dab793
  Terms and Conditions - Services
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e459100e-7459-410a-bf60-89e4f901237c
  Travel and Subsistence Rates

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