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RDE1026 - M4 Hydrological Methods Benchmarking Project - UKFE/ReFH1 MIP Prototyp

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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10 Mar 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed an awarding process for the contract titled "RDE1026 - M4 Hydrological Methods Benchmarking Project - UKFE/ReFH1 MIP Prototyp", focused on research and development consultancy services within the hydrological sector. The contract, valued at £12,611, was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Deployment covers a wide geographical area including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and internationally. The contract commenced on 12th February 2026 and will conclude on 15th May 2026. Key details of the award were published on 10th March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in hydrological research and analytics. While the present contract was awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting), companies with similar expertise in research and development within environmental sciences could see growth by engaging with similar future tenders or collaborations. Strategic participation in framework agreements could enhance business visibility and establish credibility in the public procurement domain of hydrology and environmental studies.

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Notice Title

RDE1026 - M4 Hydrological Methods Benchmarking Project - UKFE/ReFH1 MIP Prototyp

Notice Description

Analysis of Hydrological Method performance measures and metrics, using JBA's UKFE Tool to run the analysis/tests for conceptual rainfall run off method ReFH1. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cb46fc8-a925-42cc-a113-f8409e73579e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96b32cc-75fe-462d-8223-953e1d749c45
Current Stage
Award
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
£12,611 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,611 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 15 May 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

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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