Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc1-c2ea-702c-ab1f-bd7ea3dea251/local-resource-option-screening-study-near-margate closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Local Resource Option Screening Study near Margate [Environment Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/environment-agency) Estimated value £30,000 Published 22 Aug 2025 Deadline Closed 9 Sept 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Environment Agency seeks a supplier to deliver a Local Resource Option (LRO) Screening Study for a group of ten farms located near Margate, covering 3,744 ha (with 2,414 ha currently irrigated). These farms specialise in high-value irrigated crops (e.g., potatoes, onions, cereals some livestock farming and stewardship, with water abstraction being critical for production. The farms lie within the River Stour catchment, near environmentally sensitive sites (SSSI, SAC, SPA, Ramsar) and already hold abstraction licences, with voluntary restrictions applied during dry years to prevent regulatory action. The study aims to identify, screen, rank, and evaluate local water resource options to improve resilience of supply and security for these farms. One pre-selected option is water sharing among participating farms. The methodology and tools for screening and ranking (provided in the appendices) must be applied. ### Scope of Work - Engage with farmers, the Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Boards, regional water groups and other stakeholders. - Collect and review baseline data on farming practices, abstraction licences, water availability and projected demand. - Undertake a water balance assessment, identify potential local water resource options and screen/rank them using the provided methodology and spreadsheet tools. - Select the top three preferred LROs, including the pre-selected water-sharing option, for detailed evaluation covering yield, cost, security of supply modelling, and environmental and social impacts. - Identify barriers, risks, and next steps for scheme development. - Deliver an executive summary, technical report, screening spreadsheet, presentation slides and summary findings for participating farmers. ### Key Deliverables - Screening and ranking spreadsheet (Environment Agency template). - Draft and final technical report covering methodology, baseline conditions, stakeholder engagement outcomes, ranking results, detailed evaluation of top three LROs, barriers, and next steps. - Summary slides for farmer engagement. - Weekly progress updates and biweekly virtual meetings with the Environment Agency. - Final presentation to study participants. ### Project Management & Timescale - Duration: 3.5 months, including stakeholder workshops, screening and ranking, and two report review stages. - Weekly progress reports (via email) and fortnightly review meetings required. - Contract budget: £25,000 - £30,000 (excl. VAT). ### Evaluation Tenders will be assessed 60% on technical quality (understanding of project and local area, methodology, project management, Gantt chart, team experience) and 40% on cost. AI use must be declared but is not scored. Read full description ## CPV classification Systems and technical consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-058d02-2025-08-22T15:30:24+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-058d02-2025-08-22T15:30:24+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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