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title: "Recommendations to update non-statutory technical standards for SuDS"
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# Recommendations to update non-statutory technical standards for SuDS

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abb9b628-b11b-4283-9785-19cb92b64230

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Recommendations to update non-statutory technical standards for SuDS" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This research project, classified under the services industry, aims to evaluate the potential benefits of updated technical standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract value set at £79,995. The tender period concluded on 17 January 2020, while the contract period runs from 16 March 2020 until 16 December 2020, following an open procedure for the procurement method.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in research and consultancy related to environmental standards and practices. Companies specialising in environmental consultancy, water management, and sustainability will find this project particularly relevant. Participation in such tenders can enhance a business's portfolio and establish connections within the public sector.

## Notice

The aim of this research project is to report whether updating the standards could help provide for multi-functional benefit SuDS, and if so what are the requirements to update the current non-statutory standards for the integration of high-quality multi-functional SuDS. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721abafe-806c-4584-afa7-3197a73ba7a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 16 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,995 |
| 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 | 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 | HR WALLINGFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 90733500 - Surface water pollution drainage services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2020 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721abafe-806c-4584-afa7-3197a73ba7a4
- 17 Dec 2019 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae8bb9e-5dca-4c55-8bcd-33e49af23635

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721abafe-806c-4584-afa7-3197a73ba7a4
  3rd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae8bb9e-5dca-4c55-8bcd-33e49af23635
  17th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5862ec4b-5bff-4729-8992-a83a5aaae1dd
  n/a

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