---
title: "National Groundwater Modelling Service (NGMS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b02d4b69-34df-49f0-ab06-dcdd57255622"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b02d4b69-34df-49f0-ab06-dcdd57255622"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b02d4b69-34df-49f0-ab06-dcdd57255622.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b02d4b69-34df-49f0-ab06-dcdd57255622.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
published: "2025-02-13"
---

# National Groundwater Modelling Service (NGMS)

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b02d4b69-34df-49f0-ab06-dcdd57255622

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b02d4b69-34df-49f0-ab06-dcdd57255622)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b02d4b69-34df-49f0-ab06-dcdd57255622.json)

## Summary

The Environment Agency has initiated and concluded the procurement process for the "National Groundwater Modelling Service (NGMS)" under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, valued at £27,800, will support their NGMS software. This procurement followed a negotiated procedure without prior publication and has been awarded to Stichting Deltares. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 24th November 2024 and the contract period from 25th November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The services are to be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in high-value government contracts within the IT services industry. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios, establish strong government ties and improve their market standings. Companies specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in large-scale application support, are well-suited for similar opportunities in the future. Engaging with contracts of this nature can lead to sustained business growth and increased industry reputation.

## Notice

An application support contract for EA's National Groundwater Modelling Service (NGMS) software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5721d88-c9f9-47ab-b3de-3e5924b6721a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,800 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STICHTING DELTARES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5721d88-c9f9-47ab-b3de-3e5924b6721a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5721d88-c9f9-47ab-b3de-3e5924b6721a
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b02d4b69-34df-49f0-ab06-dcdd57255622. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b02d4b69-34df-49f0-ab06-dcdd57255622.json.