Study to secure access to water for the Occitanie coastline

This tender concerns a study aimed at securing water access for the Occitanie coastline, specifically addressing the departments of Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales. The primary objective is to provide support to the Occitanie Region in its strategic considerations for implementing solutions to ensure a reliable water supply. This initiative is particularly crucial given the accelerating impacts of climate change, which pose significant challenges to water resource management.

The scope of work involves a comprehensive analysis of potential solutions, taking into account environmental factors, existing infrastructure, and future water demands under changing climatic conditions. The study will likely involve technical assessments, hydrological modeling, and the evaluation of various infrastructure and non-infrastructure options. Key requirements will be detailed in the tender specifications, outlining the expected methodologies, deliverables, and timelines.

The contract includes optional tranches as defined in the specifications, allowing for potential expansion of the study's scope or depth. Payments will be made based on fixed-price arrangements. This project is vital for the long-term water security of the region, aiming to develop robust strategies that can mitigate the risks associated with water scarcity and ensure sustainable water management for the coastal communities of Occitanie.

This is a services contract in the water and sanitation, architecture and engineering and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Water Resources, Feasibility Studies and Climate Adaptation. Located in France, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the water and sanitation sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.