Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-059d88
- Published by:
- Environment Agency
- Authority ID:
- AA20024
- Publication date:
- 19 September 2025
- Deadline date:
- 06 October 2025
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The National River Flow Archive’s Peak Flows Dataset (NRFA-PFD) forms a key strategic national asset, underpinning most flood estimation calculations in the UK. The NRFA-PFD refers to the complete UK-wide dataset – with contributions from the Environment Agency (EA), Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Department for Infrastructure – Rivers (DfIR – covering Northern Ireland). NRFA-PFD ensures that data and information on peak flow data are openly available and consistent across the UK to a wide range of stakeholders. The current contract for this service ends in March 2026, and a new four-year contract is needed to maintain the service until March 2030.The principal aim of the project is to maintain the continuity and quality of the peak flow dataset to enable evidence-based decision making across the flood-risk sector in England and beyond. The specific activities undertaken by the supplier will include: (a) an annual update of the Peak Flows Dataset, (b) an annual Period of Record review, (c) onboarding and maintaining the existing dataset, reporting on its usage and managing relationships with the relevant Measuring Authorities, (d) exploring opportunities for improvements in the Peak Flows Dataset, including automation of quality control processes, (e) hosting the Peak Flows Dataset online so that it is open and accessible, and (f) the hosting of quarterly management meetings between the supplier and the Measuring Authorities.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
P-37516
Procurement description
The National River Flow Archive’s Peak Flows Dataset (NRFA-PFD) forms a key strategic national asset, underpinning most flood estimation calculations in the UK. The NRFA-PFD refers to the complete UK-wide dataset – with contributions from the Environment Agency (EA), Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Department for Infrastructure – Rivers (DfIR – covering Northern Ireland). NRFA-PFD ensures that data and information on peak flow data are openly available and consistent across the UK to a wide range of stakeholders. The current contract for this service ends in March 2026, and a new four-year contract is needed to maintain the service until March 2030.
The principal aim of the project is to maintain the continuity and quality of the peak flow dataset to enable evidence-based decision making across the flood-risk sector in England and beyond. The specific activities undertaken by the supplier will include: (a) an annual update of the Peak Flows Dataset, (b) an annual Period of Record review, (c) onboarding and maintaining the existing dataset, reporting on its usage and managing relationships with the relevant Measuring Authorities, (d) exploring opportunities for improvements in the Peak Flows Dataset, including automation of quality control processes, (e) hosting the Peak Flows Dataset online so that it is open and accessible, and (f) the hosting of quarterly management meetings between the supplier and the Measuring Authorities.
Total value (estimated)
0.00 GBP Excluding VAT
0.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Identification register:
Address 1: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
Town/City: London
Postcode: SW1P 4DF
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN
NUTS code: UKI32
Contact name: Daniela Ciampa
Email: dgc-laww-buyer@defra.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Engagement
Engagement process description
We wish to understand interest in this requirement to inform our approach and to sight suppliers of the upcoming opportunity. Please note, this does not commit Defra to any procurement approach.
Please confirm your interest in bidding for this opportunity, and indicate whether there are any barriers preventing you from participating. Kindly respond by email to dgc-laww-buyer@defra.gov.uk referencing this opportunity, by no later than 5pm (17:00 GMT) on the 6th October 2025.
Due date
06 October 2025, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
09 March 2026
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 90700000 |
Environmental services |
Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services |
| 45246400 |
Flood-prevention works |
River regulation and flood control works |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
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About the buyer
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- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
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