Research and development consultancy services

Tender description

The Environment Agency have started a project to look at how predictive analytical techniques can be used to optimise flood defence asset maintenance and operations. We want to explore how data can be gathered from sensors deployed on pumping station components and how this data can be then used to detect anomalies and trends as components degrade. With the ultimate aim of completing a full prototype test, of an end-to-end sensing and decision-support system. This prototype will be deployed on an Environment Agency owned pumping station. Further information is available on the bravo portal. Please register on the portal and access via the opportunities list. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded in January 2020 to be completed over approximately 21 months. We are looking for a team who have the skills and capability to research, procure, deploy (including securely networking) and maintain sensing instruments on to a single Environment Agency pumping station asset. Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical infrastructure assets is vital with demonstrable experience in flood and water-level management as well as analogous water infrastructure sectors; specifically, experience of water pumping systems. This contract will be let to a single supplier, supplier with sub-contracting arrangements or consortium; that demonstrates they have the range of skills detailed in the specification and the capacity to complete all aspects of the work. Further information on this project is available on the Defra e-tendering portal (address provided above).