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title: "RDE746 Operational impacts of climate change on dams and reservoirs'- Dam and reservoir management in extreme weather"
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# RDE746 Operational impacts of climate change on dams and reservoirs'- Dam and reservoir management in extreme weather

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d6afdc9-0607-42f1-adb9-bbe5b6a23cd4

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "RDE746 Operational impacts of climate change on dams and reservoirs - Dam and reservoir management in extreme weather" to Jacobs UK Ltd. This services-focused procurement, categorised under research and development consultancy, aims to develop guidance for managing dams and reservoirs during extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change. The procurement process was selective and conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3 January 2025 and the contract period running from 10 January 2025 to 31 March 2025. The project's geographical scope encompasses British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy, particularly those specialising in environmental research, climate change, and infrastructure management. Given the project's emphasis on improving resilience and safety for reservoir operators, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and practical guidance will be well-suited to compete. The Environment Agency's commitment to supporting SME and VCSE organisations further broadens the scope for diverse businesses to engage and contribute to the future of sustainable reservoir management.

## Notice

Lessons learned from incidents collected by the Environment Agency have shown that extreme weather can increase the risk of reservoir incidents occurring. Feedback from 'small' reservoir owners (meaning, undertakers with one or very few registered sites, generally with less technical knowledge and financial capital) suggests that there has been a lack in simple guidance for how to effectively manage their sites. In 2024, the Environment Agency (EA) published new guidance (How to manage your large raised reservoir) which contributes to filling this knowledge gap. Climate change The climate has changed, and with it, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, and more severe. The EA has seen an increase of incidents reported which relate to weather events. Recommendation 13(b) of the Independent Reservoir Safety Review highlights the need for the Environment Agency to "review recent and ongoing research on the impact of climate change on constructed embankments and determine if further research is needed to better understand the implications for earth embankment dams and other reservoir structures. If necessary further research should be commissioned." An early review of existing guidance has shown that there is limited reference to extreme weather, and the unique challenges to maintenance and operation this brings. Project objective: This guidance would aim to improve the preparedness of reservoir operators by suggesting measures which should be taken in periods of extreme weather. These events will be exacerbated by climate change, with impacts expected to increase in frequency and severity. As such, equipping operators with a resource which supports them in preparing for these events will improve resilience in the reservoir owner group and if implemented, will improve reservoir safety through reduced risk of uncontrolled failure from preventable causes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01d9892-eaa3-4cb3-8c95-6512c00fb6b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,480 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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 | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01d9892-eaa3-4cb3-8c95-6512c00fb6b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01d9892-eaa3-4cb3-8c95-6512c00fb6b4
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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