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title: "RDE718 Refreshing the National framework for water resources - Assessment of WRM"
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# RDE718 Refreshing the National framework for water resources - Assessment of WRM

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2247bec-75bc-4bef-8eb5-c9dc7027fcc8

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for "RDE718 Refreshing the National Framework for Water Resources - Assessment of WRM," a project under the research and development consultancy services category (CPV code 73200000). This national initiative covers all of England and aims to update the findings from the 2020 National Framework for Water Resources, with the updated framework scheduled for publication in 2025. The procurement was managed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13 December 2024, and the contract, valued at GBP 79,371.92, will span from 20 December 2024 to 30 April 2025. The project's scope involves multi-sector planning and assessing water resource management plans to address future challenges such as climate change, population growth, and environmental considerations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, water management, and sustainable resource planning. SMEs and VCSEs are considered well-suited for this type of project, reflecting the Environment Agency's commitment to inclusive business participation. The project's focus on developing strategies for sustainable water management and environmental protection offers substantial prospects for businesses to engage in critical national planning efforts, providing an avenue for growth and participation in long-term environmental initiatives. WSP UK Limited has been awarded the contract, reinforcing the importance of expert consultation in achieving the targeted outcomes.

## Notice

This is a national project covering all of England. The National Framework for Water Resources (March 2020) (NF1) estimated deficits of 3,435 megalitres per day by 2050 for public water supply alone under future pressures of climate change, population growth and environmental needs. Preparations and assessments are currently under way to update the findings and assessments from NF1 with new data, new climate change data and updated information with aims to publish an updated National Framework (NF2) in 2025. Since its publication, water companies and regional groups have published draft Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs) and Regional Plans. These plans include commitments to achieving sustainable abstraction under the Water Framework Directive and Habitats Regulations, reducing water demand, optimising existing abstraction sources, developing new sources and delivering regional strategic resource option (SRO) supply schemes. NF2 will have a focus on multi-sector planning and this project is a key building block that will examine the impact of the above commitments on addressing shortfalls in water supply, achieving current environmental objectives and maintaining long-term environmental protection using updated projections for climate change and growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b00fd-2676-4aa9-8529-11a6a170a3af |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,371 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,371 |
| 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 | 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b00fd-2676-4aa9-8529-11a6a170a3af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b00fd-2676-4aa9-8529-11a6a170a3af
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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