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title: "F01 - River & Estuary Model Improvements - Inception Stage - Batch 1"
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# F01 - River & Estuary Model Improvements - Inception Stage - Batch 1

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98edd41e-8a3c-42cb-a71a-6ab68bd47e6a

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## Summary

The recent procurement process for the contract titled "F01 - River & Estuary Model Improvements - Inception Stage - Batch 1" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project, classified under the design-modelling services industry, is located across the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 22nd February 2021 and is set to conclude on 19th May 2021. The total contract value amounts to £78,248.96, with the tender period ending on 30th October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in design and modelling services, particularly those capable of diagnosing issues related to forecast models and devising improvement plans. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract is suitable for them, although large firms like Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting) are currently involved. Businesses specialising in technical consulting and modelling solutions will find that their capabilities align well with the project's requirements, allowing them to contribute to enhancing environmental forecasting and management efforts.

## Notice

Award contract for the inception stage is 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/742db951-9355-453a-bd2b-819fa742c189 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2021 - 19 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,248 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,248 |
| 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 21:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742db951-9355-453a-bd2b-819fa742c189

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742db951-9355-453a-bd2b-819fa742c189
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bccbd54-ef07-4c8d-88bb-ebad2fd8fbee
  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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