Next Flood Warning System (NFWS)
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Published
05 Feb 2024
Description
The EA has used a flood warning system (FWS) to deliver a flood warning service to the public, partners and the media for over twenty years. The current system has remained largely unchanged for many years. FWS is supported by satellite systems maintained by the EA and third-party suppliers in order to provide accurate and up-to-date information to users. This is a complex technology estate, and includes telemetry systems, forecasting systems and services all feeding into messages being issued from the FWS.<br/><br/>The purpose of this notice is to announce the award of the contract (which shall commence on 4th March 2024) for the next flood warning system (NFWS). Please refer to II.2.4.1 for further information.
Scope
- Reference
- C22666
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
The initial duration of the Contract will be 6 years (which assumes up to 18 months to complete implementation, followed by 54 months of operational service), with the EA having the option to extend the Contract by an aggregate duration of up to an additional four years in two year increments (i.e. 6+2+2).
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 7200000072222300642160004833300038221000642121004800000048512000
- Contract locations
- UK
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Solution | 55 | quality | — |
| Social Value | 10 | quality | — |
| — | 35 | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive procedure with negotiation
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
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