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title: "Research & Technical Support to Natural Flood Management Project"
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# Research & Technical Support to Natural Flood Management Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a88e53d7-1def-4cd4-aac4-c338c518b7f3

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking to procure research and technical support for the Natural Flood Management Project in Leicestershire. This project, titled "Research & Technical Support to Natural Flood Management Project," falls under the services category and aims to optimise NFM modelling and provide data analysis and guidance for monitoring requirements. The deadline for submissions is 5pm on 9th August 2018, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2018 and running until 31st March 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £25,000, and the procurement method is a direct single tender action, as it falls below threshold limits.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development related to flood management and environmental projects. Companies with knowledge of the Soar catchment area, and those experiencing in data analysis or ecological modelling, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could help businesses enhance their profile in the public sector and potentially lead to further opportunities in related environmental service contracts.

## Notice

Research and Technical support to the Soar Natural Flood Management (NFM) project in Leicestershire including NFM modelling optimisation, data analysis for the project and technical support and guidance on NFM monitoring requirements. Knowledge of the Soar catchment required. Contract runs from September 2018 to March 2021. To apply please reply to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your request to alex.mcdonald@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 5pm on Thursday 9th August 2018. Additional information: Supporting documents can be found below:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be179db9-9618-4ed7-8121-6d1225fe35c5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | WEST BRIDGFORD, NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 5BR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2018 at 16:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be179db9-9618-4ed7-8121-6d1225fe35c5
- 2 Aug 2018 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be179db9-9618-4ed7-8121-6d1225fe35c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be179db9-9618-4ed7-8121-6d1225fe35c5
  2nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ea.sharefile.com/d-sb2234166f3147369
  Conditions of Contract & Soar NFM Documents

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