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title: "ENVSoil Moisture Model"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# ENVSoil Moisture Model

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93d9be94-0c3c-498d-bd32-40db7f165bb0

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is seeking proposals for the "ENVSoil Moisture Model" project, which falls under the design-modelling services industry category. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement activities scheduled to conclude by 27th November 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their tenders by 12 noon on this date. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically managed from Welwyn Garden City, and involves a thorough review and enhancement of an existing Soil Moisture Model.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design-modelling services to expand their business offerings. Companies with expertise in environmental modelling, data verification, and analytical evaluation would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs could also lead to potential long-term partnerships and further projects within the public sector, contributing to sustainable business growth.

## Notice

The overall objective of this project is to conduct a comprehensive review of the Soil Moisture Model (SMM) and fully verify it and all of the input data. In addition, the long term averages are to be checked and recalculated where appropriate, an evaluation of the associated tools and model in its current form is to be made and reported on, and improvements to enhance its robustness and future-proofing it should also be made. Additional information: "To apply please respond to this request for quotation and associated documents. Please email your response to: michael.kehinde@environment-agency.gov.uk Tenders to be received not later than 12 noon on 27-11-2020 For any technical queries regarding this tender please contact: katherine.naylor@environment-agency.gov.uk"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d9a56b-c888-48c5-82e7-49435451fb11 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL7 1HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Peartree |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72242000 - Design-modelling services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2020 at 16:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d9a56b-c888-48c5-82e7-49435451fb11
- 18 Nov 2020 at 16:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d9a56b-c888-48c5-82e7-49435451fb11
- 11 Nov 2020 at 13:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d9a56b-c888-48c5-82e7-49435451fb11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d9a56b-c888-48c5-82e7-49435451fb11
  18th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57c077ab-81aa-4027-b919-be65fae9ca83
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e890b5c8-6a94-4cdf-a9b3-a20f1ba972ba

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