UK SBS CR18075 Review of multi-hazards research and risk assessment approaches

Tender description

**Please note, no award is to be made for this procurement exercise - sourcing terminated** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 17.07.2018 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Tender Requirement NERC is seeking a suitably qualified, independent and expert group, which has a good understanding of academic research, industry practice and policy, to conduct a review of existing environmental multi-hazard literature, approaches and projects across academia and industry in the UK and internationally. 1. Scope /clarifications The study should focus on two or three key sectors where multi-hazards have impacts, including UK infrastructure owners and operators. Other sectors to be agreed with NERC. The infrastructure owners /operators should include (but not limited to) members of NERC ERIIP programme. It should also include key risk assessment policy-makers in the UK, such as the Cabinet Office/ National Risk Assessment of Civil Emergencies and Adaptation Sub-Committee/Climate Change Risk Assessment. The study should identify good practice in identifying and dealing with multi-hazard events from other sectors /organisations/ countries where these provide good illustrative examples. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email