Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal)
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
UK
E-mail: chidi.agomo@defra.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Address of the buyer profile: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Technical, Environmental and Commercial Services (TECS) Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71356000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (‘PIN’) is in relation to the establishment of a new Technical, Environmental and Commercial Services Framework Agreement (‘the Framework’) for the Environment Agency ('the EA').<br/><br/>The purpose of this pre-market engagement activity is to provide organisations with an opportunity to express an interest in delivering the requirements under the Framework whilst also informing the market of the updated scope of services and explore market feedback on specific aspects. This will assist in identifying critical success factors, new approaches and potential barriers to delivery, all of which shall be considered in the formal procurement process. <br/><br/>To receive access to a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire along with further information regarding the Framework, please contact: chidi.agomo@defra.gov.uk<br/><br/>The deadline for submission of questionnaires is 10:00hrs on Monday 13 May 2024.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Technical Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71320000
71335000
71335000
71317210
72224000
71320000
71354100
71541000
71317200
72224000
72322000
71318000
71310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provides technical advice and independent assurance, and Contingent Labour Specialist Contractor to support the Client in delivering their portfolio of work.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Environmental Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71320000
72322000
72224000
71317210
71335000
71335000
71354100
71320000
71541000
71317200
72224000
71318000
71310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provides environmental advice and independent assurance, and Contingent Labour Specialist Contractor to support the Client in delivering their portfolio of work.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Commercial and Programme Management Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71300000
72224000
71300000
71300000
71318000
71313000
71541000
79421000
71335000
71310000
71320000
71317210
71317200
72322000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provides commercial and project/programme advice including cost and carbon management, and Contingent Labour Specialist Contractor to support the Client in delivering their portfolio of work.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
25/07/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please note: This is NOT a call for competition.<br/><br/>The procurement remains subject to approval. The Environment Agency does not intend to be bound by any information at this stage and makes no commitment to incorporate any recommendations or suggestions within the final procurement documents.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/04/2024