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title: "River Medway Forecast Model Improvements"
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# River Medway Forecast Model Improvements

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9c56af7-9126-4a2f-948b-29aa3262e9c6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking improvements to the River Medway Forecast Model. The tender, titled "River Medway Forecast Model Improvements," falls under the services category, specifically design-modelling services. The procurement method used is selective, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 1 December 2021, and the contract period running from 5 January 2022 to 30 June 2022, located in the South East region of England. The total contract value is £66,955.95.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in modelling and forecasting, particularly those focused on environmental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from engaging in this tender process, as the requirements align well with the capabilities of specialised consultancies and firms with expertise in flood risk management and environmental engineering. Competing in such tenders could enhance their portfolio and lead to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Improving the forecasting model for the River Medway and its tributaries; to increase reliability and accuracy of the flood warning service to communities at risk in the River Medway catchment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4043dc-b86c-482e-ad7b-c206da27c463 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,955 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,955 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 10 Jan 2022 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4043dc-b86c-482e-ad7b-c206da27c463

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4043dc-b86c-482e-ad7b-c206da27c463
  10th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b6f8a42-c560-41a1-98b5-ef41f3c4dcaf
  34188 - EA Contract for River Medway FFIP_Redacted.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

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