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title: "Demonstration Test Catchments projects for 2019/ 2020"
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# Demonstration Test Catchments projects for 2019/ 2020

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-effcd3a0-a797-4db0-ae5e-dd90dc36219d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has issued a tender titled "Demonstration Test Catchments projects for 2019/2020" aimed at conducting an independent evaluation of the National Demonstration Test Catchment (DTC) Network developed between 2009 and 2019. This initiative falls within the research services industry category and is focused on addressing agricultural diffuse pollution to enhance water quality in rural river catchment areas. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period having ended on September 9, 2019, and the contract likely commencing on October 16, 2019, and concluding by March 17, 2020. Businesses are encouraged to register via the Defra Network eTendering Portal to access relevant documents and participate in the process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy, data evaluation, and related fields. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage, given the nature of the services required and Defra's supportive procurement stance towards these organisations. Leveraging the knowledge from the DTC programme can position participating firms as key players in the evolving landscape of environmental management and policy enhancement.

## Notice

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning an independent evaluation of knowledge accumulated during the National Demonstration Test Catchment (DTC) Network from 2009-19. DTC Network was a Defra funded programme designed to provide robust evidence regarding how diffuse pollution from agriculture can be cost-effectively controlled to improve and maintain water quality in rural river catchment areas. 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/a97d1579-cacf-44bd-b39e-9a08196b4608 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2019 - 17 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,000 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2020 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97d1579-cacf-44bd-b39e-9a08196b4608
- 29 Jul 2019 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6361fbb5-3f34-413c-8343-fe35f2f747fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97d1579-cacf-44bd-b39e-9a08196b4608
  8th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6361fbb5-3f34-413c-8343-fe35f2f747fb
  29th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a85c33a-2774-4392-96ce-fcabe2831d09
  n/a

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