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RDE1024 - MWELS Savings - Forecasting Water Efficiency Savings for Water Resoure

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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18 Feb 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "RDE1024 - MWELS Savings - Forecasting Water Efficiency Savings for Water Resources" has been conducted by the Environment Agency, based in London, UK. This project belongs to the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 16 February 2026 to Water Research Centre Limited. The procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is structured to last from 30 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. While the contract primarily targets the UK, it acknowledges other regions such as British Oversea Territories and Channel Islands, among others. The total contract value is £32,968.40.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy services, especially those capable of forecasting water savings for water efficiency labelling schemes. Larger organisations that specialise in demand management and water resource planning would be well-suited to vye for such contracts. Although the procurement process does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy and proven capability in delivering robust analytical forecasts can leverage this opportunity to expand their business operations within the public sector. The project's focus on enhancing water efficiency represents a growing market theme of sustainability and environmental conservation, providing scope for continued collaboration beyond the existing contract period.

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Notice Title

RDE1024 - MWELS Savings - Forecasting Water Efficiency Savings for Water Resoure

Notice Description

This project is to produce a robust and transparent forecast of water savings associated with the Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme, that can be used by water companies in future WRMPs and wider demand management planning. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37e3b496-04b6-4114-8ef4-9206361d8c84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab12979b-a6c2-40b0-a92d-bb086c9d9e85
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,968 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,968 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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