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RDE831 - Hydrogen storage/venting/flaring: evidence review to support guidance

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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02 Sep 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has concluded a procurement process titled "RDE831 - Hydrogen storage/venting/flaring: evidence review to support guidance," which falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. This contract, aimed at the development of environmental permitting guidance, covers areas including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories, with the award issued to WSP UK Ltd on 29 August 2025. The tender followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 1 September 2025 to 27 March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in environmental guidance and permitting. While not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with a focus on sustainable environmental practices and capabilities in hydrogen storage and technologies might find a foothold in this domain. The engagement with the Environment Agency could foster long-term business growth through increased visibility and potential for future contracts within the environmental and public sector arenas.

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Notice Title

RDE831 - Hydrogen storage/venting/flaring: evidence review to support guidance

Notice Description

We wish to appoint a consultant to prepare an evidence review to support the development of guidance on emerging techniques (GET) for environmental permitting. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ebc11cd-fe17-4a3a-bc2d-73fccb5a1357
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af15ac30-3d5a-4d4b-b07c-56e60756c985
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£69,625 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,625 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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