---
title: "Award of National Forecast Model Benchmarking and Update"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813792"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY"
published: "2026-01-30"
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# Award of National Forecast Model Benchmarking and Update

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813792

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## Summary

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has concluded the award phase for the contract titled "Award of National Forecast Model Benchmarking and Update". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically environmental engineering consultancy services. It is located in Holytown, North Lanarkshire, at the Angus Smith Building. The project aims to assess and update hydrological models to enhance SEPA's 24/7 flood warning service. The tender period concluded on 10th August 2026, and the contract has been awarded to Jacobs, headquartered in Glasgow, with an award value of £109,992. The procurement was initiated through a tender process, observing competitive engagement as indicated by three submitted bids.

This project offers growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and hydrological data analysis. Companies adept in model performance evaluation and possessing capabilities to innovate forecasting tools would find substantial prospects in collaborations like these. As a supplier for SEPA, businesses can leverage this opportunity to showcase expertise in delivering impactful environmental solutions, paving the way for future projects aimed at sustainability and environmental protection.

## Notice

Assessing the performance of existing model assets, updating them using new hydrological data, converting legacy models, and delivering improved forecasting tools to underpin SEPA's 24/7 flood warning service. The contract will deliver a refreshed asset base, performance evaluation, and prioritisation guidance for future improvements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548428 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,992 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS; THE LINES BETWEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 14:17 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548428

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk

## Provenance

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