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title: "Assessing and managing the risks with transitions in flood defence infrastructure"
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# Assessing and managing the risks with transitions in flood defence infrastructure

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b8d70c0-8260-4493-b2b9-88109ce0d2da

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## Summary

The contracting process involves a research and development project titled "Assessing and managing the risks with transitions in flood defence infrastructure," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The procurement method is selective, specifically a negotiated procedure, with the tender period closing on 8 January 2018. The contract is expected to start on 17 May 2018 and continue until 21 October 2019, with an allocated budget of £232,327. This project falls under the category of research and development services, with its delivery addresses spanning regions including the United Kingdom and several British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in geotechnical and hydraulic engineering, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate a comprehensive skill set. Companies interested in flood risk management, infrastructure development, and engineering consultancy would find this contract particularly relevant. The competitive selection process invites prospective suppliers to showcase their capabilities, making this a valuable opportunity for those looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

This is a research and development project to better understand the effects of transition zones on the performance of flood defence assets. Transition zones are areas of weakness within an overall system of flood defences where flood defences 'transition' to a new form or geometry. It is at the interface between the two differing surfaces, where the processes of erosion (internal and external) are promoted. If these erosion processes are undetected, or left unchecked, they can ultimately lead to flood defence failure and breach. This work aims to address these issues by helping Risk Management Authorities to: 1) consider the presence of transitions during flood defence condition assessment; 2) quantify the effects of transitions on defence performance and flood risk; and 3) manage the risk of transition with improved design and retrofitted solutions for existing defences. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded in April 2018, to be completed over approximately 17 months. Both geotechnical and hydraulic engineering expertise will be required to fulfil this project. This contract will be let to a single supplier, supplier with subcontracting arrangements or a consortium, that demonstrates they have the range of skills detailed in the specification and the capacity to complete all aspects of the work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/194a6231-2ab5-45fe-850e-a997e69e156b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2018 - 21 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,327 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HR WALLINGFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/194a6231-2ab5-45fe-850e-a997e69e156b
- 28 Nov 2017 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5f9a75e-b2c0-474d-ab95-f7d3c32ac38b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/194a6231-2ab5-45fe-850e-a997e69e156b
  21st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5f9a75e-b2c0-474d-ab95-f7d3c32ac38b
  28th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Defra Bravo E-Tendering Portal

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