Planning

Technical, Environmental and Commercial Services (TECS) Framework

  • ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-013238

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0454b2

Published 24 April 2024, 9:13am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

Email

chidi.agomo@defra.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

Buyer's address

https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal Agency/Office

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Technical, Environmental and Commercial Services (TECS) Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71356000 - Technical services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.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').

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.

To receive access to a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire along with further information regarding the Framework, please contact: chidi.agomo@defra.gov.uk

The deadline for submission of questionnaires is 10:00hrs on Monday 13 May 2024.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Technical Services

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71320000 - Engineering design services
  • 71335000 - Engineering studies
  • 71335000 - Engineering studies
  • 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 71320000 - Engineering design services
  • 71354100 - Digital mapping services
  • 71541000 - Construction project management services
  • 71317200 - Health and safety services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 72322000 - Data management services
  • 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
  • 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Environmental Services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71320000 - Engineering design services
  • 72322000 - Data management services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
  • 71335000 - Engineering studies
  • 71335000 - Engineering studies
  • 71354100 - Digital mapping services
  • 71320000 - Engineering design services
  • 71541000 - Construction project management services
  • 71317200 - Health and safety services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
  • 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Commercial and Programme Management Services

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71300000 - Engineering services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 71300000 - Engineering services
  • 71300000 - Engineering services
  • 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
  • 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
  • 71541000 - Construction project management services
  • 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
  • 71335000 - Engineering studies
  • 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
  • 71320000 - Engineering design services
  • 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
  • 71317200 - Health and safety services
  • 72322000 - Data management services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.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.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

25 July 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Please note: This is NOT a call for competition.

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.