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title: "RDE749 Reservoir Safety Research Strategy (2025)"
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# RDE749 Reservoir Safety Research Strategy (2025)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a622592a-4a35-4bfc-bee8-ffc54304a6ff

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, UK, has concluded its tender process for the development of the Reservoir Safety Research Strategy 2025. The project, classified under the CPV code 73300000 for "Design and execution of research and development," was awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting), a supplier located in Skipton. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically being a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a targeted and efficient approach to procurement. The award took place on 4th April 2025, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 12th May 2025, running through to 16th January 2026. The scope of the work is vast, stretching from the UK to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and even globally, indicating a broad delivery reach.

This awarded contract offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in high-level research and development projects within the environmental and infrastructural sectors. Organisations with expertise in reservoir management, flood risk analysis, or related safety and advisory roles can find this a strategic domain to expand their portfolios. With a contract value of £101,229, participating in such tenders could allow businesses to increase their visibility and credibility within the public sector. Although aimed at larger, more established enterprises given the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, this project reaffirms the importance of niche research capabilities in government contracts, leveraging expertise in areas critical to public safety and environmental sustainability.

## Notice

Develop the Reservoir Safety Research Strategy (2025). This strategy is used by ResRAG (Reservoir Safety Research Advisory Group) as a framework for developing the delivery of research in the reservoir industry. This strategy defines the justification, methodology and direction of research projects undertaken through the FCERM (Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management) Joint Programme, where 'Reservoirs' features as a cross-cutting topic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07750b93-fd44-4a1a-8960-2e03f8036135 |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,229 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,229 |
| 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 AND 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 | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07750b93-fd44-4a1a-8960-2e03f8036135

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07750b93-fd44-4a1a-8960-2e03f8036135
  25th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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