--- title: "Environment Agency Invitation to Tender for Monitoring Asset Performance for Maintenance Optimisation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eadd04a3-d46a-4634-b308-abc208acc580" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eadd04a3-d46a-4634-b308-abc208acc580" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eadd04a3-d46a-4634-b308-abc208acc580.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eadd04a3-d46a-4634-b308-abc208acc580.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-09-02" --- # Environment Agency Invitation to Tender for Monitoring Asset Performance for Maintenance Optimisation Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eadd04a3-d46a-4634-b308-abc208acc580 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eadd04a3-d46a-4634-b308-abc208acc580) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eadd04a3-d46a-4634-b308-abc208acc580.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency is currently seeking submissions for the tender titled "Environment Agency Invitation to Tender for Monitoring Asset Performance for Maintenance Optimisation." This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and is set in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which follows an open procedure, is in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 8th October 2019. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded by December 2019, with an implementation phase expected to last approximately 42 months, concluding on 30th November 2022. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in predictive analytics, asset management, and sensor technology solutions. Companies that specialise in data analytics, sensor deployment, or those that can create decision-support systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this procurement could aid in expanding business operations, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative solutions for asset maintenance optimisation. ## Notice It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded in December 2019, to be completed over approximately 42 months. The Environment Agency have started a project to look at how predictive analytical techniques can be used to optimise asset maintenance and operations. We want to explore how data can be gathered from sensors deployed on flood asset components, and how the data can be then used to detect anomalies and trends as components degrade. With the ultimate aim of completing a full prototype test, of an end-to-end sensing and decision-support system. This prototype will be deployed on an Environment Agency owned pumping station. This contract will be let to a single supplier, supplier with subcontracting arrangements or a consortium; that demonstrates they have the range of skills detailed in the specification and the capacity to complete all aspects of the work. Further information on this project is available on the Defra e-tendering portal Additional information: Supplier instructions to access the tender documents and submit a Supplier Selection response: 1) Register your organisation on the Defra e-tendering portal, if not already registered. The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f3f790-a171-4719-bacd-6be8967b6eac | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2019 at 10:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f3f790-a171-4719-bacd-6be8967b6eac - 30 Aug 2019 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f3f790-a171-4719-bacd-6be8967b6eac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f3f790-a171-4719-bacd-6be8967b6eac 2nd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Etendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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