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title: "RDE765 Resilience and Sufficiency for Public Water Supply"
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# RDE765 Resilience and Sufficiency for Public Water Supply

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95843fea-e5ba-4a82-9dcd-e8a365473bee

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded the procurement process for the "RDE765 Resilience and Sufficiency for Public Water Supply" project, aimed at ensuring a resilient and sufficient water supply. This project falls within the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category (CPV 73200000). The procurement process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process was completed with the contract period starting on 6th February 2025 and ending on 7th July 2025. The project will span various locations including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. DEFRA awarded the contract to the Water Research Centre Limited on 5th February 2025 for the amount of GBP 42,841.00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage in such tenders. Companies in these sectors can leverage this opportunity to contribute to crucial public infrastructure projects, gain valuable experience in public sector contracts, and potentially secure future projects linked to regulatory and water supply resilience measures. By participating, businesses can showcase their expertise and build lasting partnerships with public institutions like DEFRA.

## Notice

This report will form the foundations for a DWI report that the Inspectorate will take forward laying the foundations for standards to ensure a resilient and sufficient water supply. This should help not only satisfy inputs into wider regulatory working but also give companies to work towards for PR29 and beyond.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2274ce29-b12a-4893-9e6f-809d96a6a45d |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2025 - 7 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,841 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,841 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2274ce29-b12a-4893-9e6f-809d96a6a45d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2274ce29-b12a-4893-9e6f-809d96a6a45d
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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