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RDE1006 - CWQM guidance - additional follow on work

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Feb 2026 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) involves the award of the contract titled "RDE1006 - CWQM guidance - additional follow on work". This venture, classified under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, focuses on data communication regarding water quality risks. The procurement method is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and covers numerous regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The contract commenced on 11th September 2025 and concluded on 30th October 2025, with the awarding process completed on 18th February 2026.

This tender offers significant potential for growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises that specialise in providing research and development consultancy services related to environmental challenges. The opportunity lies in implementing innovative solutions for effective data communication to enhance public awareness about water quality risks. Suitable contenders for similar future contracts are large consultancy firms capable of applying expertise in water quality management and data analytics, given the scope of work previously executed by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. The contract's geographical reach further suggests opportunities for businesses familiar with international and multi-regional operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE1006 - CWQM guidance - additional follow on work

Notice Description

Further work on data communication is needed to ensure data collected from CWQM is effectively used to communicate risk regarding water quality from assets to WaSCs and the public. Contract awarded by Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82ceab6f-4d33-4e5e-a30a-ba12f801b9a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbe85eb-5b21-450a-ba81-30e20a13929c
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
Large

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
£1,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 1-6 months
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
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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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