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title: "Lincs, Northants and East Anglia: Groundwater Models Asset System Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e23"
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# Lincs, Northants and East Anglia: Groundwater Models Asset System Maintenance

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e23

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## Summary

The Environment Agency (part of the Defra Network) has awarded a contract to WSP UK Limited for the "Lincs, Northants and East Anglia: Groundwater Models Asset System Maintenance" project. This contract involves refining, maintaining and supporting the operational use of groundwater models in East Anglia and Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire, as well as developing training packages for technical staff. The procurement, classified under the industry category “Research and development services and related consultancy services” (CPV: 73000000), was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £989,513.68, was signed on 30 September 2024 and falls under the "services" category, supported by the "open" procurement method and detailed legal framework identified by CELEX: 32014L0024. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27 June 2024 and the contract period starting from 1 September 2024 and concluding on 31 August 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, specifically those experienced in water resource management and quality. Companies equipped with expertise in model maintenance and the development of training materials for technical staff will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Given the project's scope and the Environment Agency's intention to continue refining and expanding the use of groundwater models, this contract provides a platform for long-term collaboration and capacity building, allowing companies to establish a significant presence in the environmental services sector. The successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to environmental protection efforts while enhancing their portfolio and demonstrating their expertise in high-complexity consultancy services.

## Notice

This Consultancy will follow a programme of work aimed at refining, maintaining, and supporting the operational use of the Anglian Models. It will also develop training packages to allow technical staff to interact with the groundwater models and use the model results effectively.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Consultancy will follow a programme of work aimed at refining, maintaining and supporting the operational use of the Anglian Models. It will also develop training packages to allow technical staff to interact with the groundwater models and use the model results effectively.
The Environment Agency has been updating the asset management plans for the Anglian Models. The Anglian Models are used increasingly to support water resources and water quality work across the East Anglia and Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire operating areas. The Environment Agency therefore intends to continue the refinement, maintenance, and operation of the Anglian Models to support decision-making by the Environment Agency, and also for use by third parties such as water companies and other water abstractors.
The Anglian Models have now been in place for some twenty years. There has been a considerable change in the technical staff supporting the models over that time. The Environment Agency therefore also intends to develop train

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035430-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £989,513 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035430-2024
- 9 Jul 2024 at 14:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020952-2024
- 21 Jun 2024 at 16:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019224-2024
- 6 Jun 2024 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017658-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wsp.com
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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