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title: "GB-Swindon: Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service"
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# GB-Swindon: Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ca73dd8-d7d5-4c0d-a49a-a7cf7fd3f060

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, specifically the Natural Environment Research Council's British Geological Survey, has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service. This project aligns with the CatchmentCARE initiative, funded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, with a maximum contract value of £140,000. The tender recently reached the award stage, with awarded contracts announced on 11th January 2021 and published on 15th January 2021. The services required primarily fall under the programming services of application software industry category, and the contract period is set from 13th January 2021 to 30th June 2022.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in creating augmented reality applications. Companies equipped to deliver innovative technology solutions for environmental projects would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender process. The contract aims to support water quality improvement through advanced visualisation techniques, opening pathways for businesses to contribute towards important environmental sustainability initiatives while potentially expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The UK Research and Innovation (The Natural Environment Research Council - British Geological Survey) invites tender applications for the Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service. This work is part of the CatchmentCare project. The CatchmentCARE project is being funded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programme's Body. The requirement is for the design and development of an XR application which includes AR capability designed and developed for use with a downloadable or printable map of three catchments in the border regions of the island of Ireland. Full details can be found on the Delta eSourcing Portal. The maximum value of the opportunity is PS140,000 exclusive of VAT. Responses over this value will be deemed non-compliant and will not be considered further. Additional information: 1.1.This document is an invitation to quote for the Provision of a Groundwater Visualisation Service. This work is part of the CatchmentCARE Project. The CatchmentCARE Project is being funded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programme's Body. Match-funding has been provided by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in Ireland providing a total budget of EUR13.8 million. 1.2.The aim of CatchmentCARE is to establish 3 water quality improvement projects in the Finn, Blackwater and Arney Catchments and install 50 boreholes across the region. This will be achieved through policy actions, catchment actions and community actions which were selected based on three critical criteria; measurable impact on water quality; transferable beyond the three catchments; and contribute to a project legacy. The actions selected will address water quality issues related to hydromorphology, point and diffuse sources of pollution, farm nutrient management practices, characterisation and monitoring of groundwater quality, lag times in response to the implementation of measures and an economic analysis of the cost of achieving the objectives of the Water Framework Directive in the three catchments. British Geological Survey (BGS), Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) and Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) will be responsible for the installation and monitoring of groundwater monitoring points in the three catchments The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494ca5e4-d828-4e89-bb4e-3ec27bc1c35f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,558 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,558 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIDDELLS LIMITED (STUDIO LIDDELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494ca5e4-d828-4e89-bb4e-3ec27bc1c35f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494ca5e4-d828-4e89-bb4e-3ec27bc1c35f
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=560955754
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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