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title: "Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception"
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# Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93a44858-de51-4e06-8662-eeb35e9d4284

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception" project, led by the buying organisation Defra, has reached the award stage, successfully concluded on 21st July 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on flood-prevention works. The project office is located in Peterborough, United Kingdom and covers services across several regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the value of the contract amounts to £58,867.04. The contract period spans from 21st July 2025 to 31st December 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in flood-prevention as enhancements to inland forecasting models are pivotal for wide-ranging geographical implications. Companies with existing framework agreements could greatly benefit from such projects. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with the capability to undertake such specialised services may find this procurement advantageous for expanding their portfolio in environmental and infrastructural services. WSP UK Limited, serving as the supplier, indicates the level of expertise required for the successful execution of the project.

## Notice

Inland Forecasting Model Improvements - Inception

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7773f11-be9e-4648-93c1-593d98d69fee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,867 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,867 |
| 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 |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7773f11-be9e-4648-93c1-593d98d69fee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7773f11-be9e-4648-93c1-593d98d69fee
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf665b08-f08e-4ac7-9b96-999b95c0f8de
  MMF -PSC - Option E - Contract Template v2.3 Colne Kennet_Redacted

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