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title: "F01 - River & Estuary Model Improvements - Inception Stage - Batch 2"
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# F01 - River & Estuary Model Improvements - Inception Stage - Batch 2

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e5a3981-1474-4ea8-a17a-df7dad352119

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has completed the award of the contract titled "F01 - River & Estuary Model Improvements - Inception Stage - Batch 2". This project falls under the design-modelling services industry and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract's period runs from 10 May 2021 to 30 July 2021, with a total contract value of £78,474.81, while the tender period concluded on 30 October 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in design and modelling services, particularly for those capable of addressing forecast model performance issues. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited for participation in the bidding process, especially those with experience in similar environmental modelling projects. This contract could serve as a growth avenue for companies seeking to expand their service offerings within the public sector, particularly in environmental consultancy and engineering fields.

## Notice

Award of contract for the inception stage to diagnose the issues with the forecast model's performance, define the key requirements for improvement stating how the problems can be addressed providing a clear scope of works for the main stage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f02728-572c-4664-b800-eaaa18dd88cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,474 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,474 |
| 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 | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72242000 - Design-modelling services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 21:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f02728-572c-4664-b800-eaaa18dd88cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f02728-572c-4664-b800-eaaa18dd88cd
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e41a284-65c4-4efe-9896-ec6c652ce85a
  Signed EA Contract for River & Estuary(F01-1) Phase4 -Redacted.pdf

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

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