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title: "East Cheshire Aquifer Model"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a96a6271-3db3-42a9-b347-37546801109d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2022-08-24"
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# East Cheshire Aquifer Model

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a96a6271-3db3-42a9-b347-37546801109d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has issued a planning stage tender titled "East Cheshire Aquifer Model" for architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The milestone for engagement ends on 2nd September 2022. The procurement process involves updating a groundwater model with meteorological data from the last 21 years. Key dates include the quote pack release on 15th August 2022, quote receipt by 2nd September 2022, evaluation on 9th September 2022, and award on 30th September 2022.

This tender by the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services sector to compete. The focus is on updating a groundwater model for better water resource management. Businesses with expertise in numerical groundwater modeling, meteorological data analysis, and water resource assessment would be well-suited to participate in this tender process. Ensure alignment with the specified delivery addresses and regional requirements to make the most of this business growth opportunity.

## Notice

Update the 2004 East Cheshire numerical groundwater model (MODFLOW96) with meteorological, abstraction and hydrometric data from the last 21 years so that it is up to date, and we can use it confidently to manage the water resources and assess impacts of abstraction. Additional information: Quote Pack released: 15/08/22 Quote received: 02/09/22 Evaluation: 09/09/22 Award: 30/09/22 See Project Proposal Form attached for details of the price/quality weightings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd76aa45-855b-447e-b330-0dda0dcbcc15 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA4 1HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Latchford East |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2022 at 09:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd76aa45-855b-447e-b330-0dda0dcbcc15
- 5 Aug 2022 at 10:37 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd83b63-707b-4040-9942-d6c1e09fbb88
- 5 Aug 2022 at 10:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd83b63-707b-4040-9942-d6c1e09fbb88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd76aa45-855b-447e-b330-0dda0dcbcc15
  24th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd83b63-707b-4040-9942-d6c1e09fbb88
  5th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d941d530-ee76-4fdf-b829-f1ec1ecb82d8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d42d5af7-bf7d-4f32-b906-212e14a052db
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/530a6185-8f35-4c32-be69-d358dbfd406a

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