---
title: "Firths of Forth and Tay Flood Forecasting Improvements Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776813"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY"
published: "2025-02-17"
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# Firths of Forth and Tay Flood Forecasting Improvements Project

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776813

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## Summary

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is overseeing the Firths of Forth and Tay Flood Forecasting Improvements Project, which aims to enhance the flood warning service in the specified areas. This project involves a thorough review and enhancement of the existing data/models, refinement of the forecasting setup, and implementation of an improved flood forecasting approach, including the revision of thresholds. The procurement process for this environmental protection service, classified under the CPV code 71313000, commenced with a planning stage on 2nd September 2024, followed by a tender released on 14th November 2024, with a tender submission deadline on 12th December 2024. The contract was subsequently awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited on 7th February 2025 for a contract value of £149,632.60. The project is located across the Firths of Forth and Tay in the UKM region, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure.

For businesses in the environmental protection and flood forecasting sectors, this project presents significant opportunities for growth and collaboration. Companies that offer services in data analysis, environmental consulting, and technological implementation for forecasting systems are particularly well-suited to compete. The open procedure method ensures fair competition, providing SMEs and large enterprises equal opportunities to contribute to improving regional flood management. By participating, businesses can demonstrate their expertise and innovation in environmental protection while forging partnerships with public sector agencies like the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

## Notice

Primarily the main outcome of this project will be to improve the flood warning service in the FoFaT area. This will include the review of the available data/models, re-evaluation of existing schematisation of the forecasting setup, identification and implementation of improvements, delivery of an updated flood forecasting approach, review and revision of thresholds.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Primarily the main outcome of this project will be to improve the flood warning service in the FoFaT area. This will include the review of the available data/models, re-evaluation of existing schematisation of the forecasting setup, identification and implementation of improvements, delivery of an updated flood forecasting approach, review and revision of thresholds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524001 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,632 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY |
| Locality | HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 4WQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Mossend and Holytown |
| Westminster constituency | Airdrie and Shotts |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524001
- 14 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518316
- 2 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513296

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518316&idx=7
  28th November 2024 - Response - Please can the approximate dates of when the fluvial models were developed be provided.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518316&idx=1
  14th November 2024 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518316&idx=2
  14th November 2024 - Main Contractor Data Licence Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518316&idx=3
  14th November 2024 - Additional Documents for Completion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518316&idx=4
  14th November 2024 - Annex 4 Regenerative SEPA Routemap 2022-24
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518316&idx=5
  14th November 2024 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518316&idx=6
  14th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513296&idx=1
  2nd September 2024 - Soft Market Test
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513296&idx=3
  2nd September 2024 - Soft Market Test
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513296&idx=2
  2nd September 2024 - Soft Market Test
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513296
  Firths of Forth & Tay Improvements Project - SEPA is conducting a market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest for the provision of improvements to the flood forecasting system supporting flood warnings in the Firths of Forth and Tay, from Arbroath to the Scotland-England border.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518316
  Firths of Forth and Tay Flood Forecasting Improvements Project - Primarily the main outcome of this project will be to improve the flood warning service in the FoFaT area. This will include the review of the available data/models, re-evaluation of existing schematisation of the forecasting setup, identification and implementation of improvements, delivery of an updated flood forecasting approach, review and revision of thresholds.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524001
  Firths of Forth and Tay Flood Forecasting Improvements Project - Primarily the main outcome of this project will be to improve the flood warning service in the FoFaT area. This will include the review of the available data/models, re-evaluation of existing schematisation of the forecasting setup, identification and implementation of improvements, delivery of an updated flood forecasting approach, review and revision of thresholds.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776813
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/court-of-session

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