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T506: Groundwater Chemistry

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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02 Sep 2026 at 18:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Defra Commercial commissioned services titled “T506: Groundwater Chemistry”. The requirement concerns groundwater chemistry and is classified under CPV 80532000, described in the procurement data as management training services. It is a services contract for work associated with Defra Commercial, based at 17 Smith Square, London. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The named requirement points to environmental and groundwater-related consultancy, although the classification also indicates a training-services element. Businesses operating in environmental consultancy, groundwater assessment, water quality or related technical training would find the subject matter most relevant.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a direct single-tender action below the threshold. The tender deadline was 1 September 2026 at 12:00. Defra Commercial awarded the contract to Stephen Buss Environmental Consulting Ltd on 2 September 2026 for £35,547.04 including the stated GBP currency. The contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031. The published data records one active award and one supplier. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The process used a direct procurement route rather than an open competition.

For suppliers that did not win, this award demonstrates that Defra Commercial buys specialist groundwater chemistry services through a below-threshold single-tender route and can commit to a multi-year requirement. A credible future supplier would need practical expertise in groundwater chemistry, environmental investigation and interpretation of water-quality data, together with the ability to provide clear technical advice to a public-sector buyer. Because delivery may cover the United Kingdom and wider territories, relevant geographic reach and the capacity to support work across varied locations would strengthen a competing offer. Environmental consultancies and specialist independent firms may be well placed, particularly where they can combine scientific capability with effective reporting, stakeholder communication and technical training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T506: Groundwater Chemistry

Notice Description

T506: Groundwater Chemistry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e8925c8-bb67-49d1-82fd-214e26ee8bd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63b63bb-8251-4453-90ab-1c26d1c15476
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,547 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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
Postcode Area
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

Stephen Buss Environmental Consulting Ltd

Further Information

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