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# Transfer of funds from Defra to the NCEO

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1caa448-43e9-4ed2-b1f3-5d00430bcb9d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the transfer of funds from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) to the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO). This tender, titled "Transfer of funds from Defra to the NCEO," falls within the environmental services category and was launched in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 1 March 2017, with an active award date of 29 March 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run until 31 March 2019, with a total value of £42,000.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating within the environmental services sector. Businesses involved in natural resource management, satellite technology, or related fields may find significant potential for growth through participation in this tender. By registering with the Defra Network eTendering Portal, interested companies can access the tender documents and position themselves to engage in the broader initiatives led by the Group on Earth Observations, which aims to enhance decision-making through improved Earth observation data.

## Notice

The Group on Earth Observations, GEO, is a voluntary partnership of governments and organizations that sees "a future wherein decisions and actions for the benefit of humankind are informed by coordinated, comprehensive and sustained Earth observations and information." GEO Member governments include 101 nations and the European Commission, and 95 Participating Organizations comprised of international bodies with a mandate in Earth observations. Together, the GEO community is leading a worldwide effort to create a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) that will link Earth observation resources world-wide across multiple Societal Benefit Areas - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Sustainability, Disaster Resilience, Energy and Mineral Resources Management, Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture, Infrastructure & Transportation Management, Public Health Surveillance, Sustainable Urban Development, Water Resources Management - and make those resources available for better informed decision-making. Defra is the UK policy lead for GEO with technical support from NCEO and key experts from the UK science and business community. The UK lead on the GEO Programme Board is from NCEO. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92b6ac0-0283-484d-833b-8df446484764 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | NERC - NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE EARTH OBSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 32533000 - Satellite earth stations
- 35631200 - Observation satellites
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2017 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92b6ac0-0283-484d-833b-8df446484764

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92b6ac0-0283-484d-833b-8df446484764
  13th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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