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INS309-01 review environmental standards for aquatic ecological impacts from nutrient pollution Eng

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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06 Feb 2025 at 16:05

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16 Jan 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Environmental Protection, based in Worcester, has awarded a contract titled "INS309-01 review environmental standards for aquatic ecological impacts from nutrient pollution Eng" under the industry category of environmental management and pollution investigation services. The contract, awarded through a dynamic purchasing system (DPS), seeks to review environmental standards pertaining to nutrient pollution's impact on aquatic ecology. The contract period runs from 20th December 2024 to 27th June 2025. The procurement stage is the Award stage, and the key date for award publication is 6th February 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tendering process having been completed by the end of December 2024.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management, pollution investigation, and related consultancy services to engage in impactful environmental projects. SMEs are particularly suited to compete for this tender due to its accessibility criteria. Businesses involved in environmental auditing, water quality assessments, or ecological research can leverage this project to offer their expertise, collaborate with large entities like Atkins Realis (the awarded supplier), and contribute to the development of sustainable environmental practices in the UK. The contract can enhance the participating businesses' portfolios and enable them to build strong relations with prominent public sector entities.

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Notice Title

INS309-01 review environmental standards for aquatic ecological impacts from nutrient pollution Eng

Notice Description

Objectives The overarching aim of this project is to provide the OEP with an initial understanding of whether existing nutrient environmental quality standards underpinning the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017, reflect best available evidence. This will be achieved through the following objectives: undertake a Quick Scoping Review1 of research and evidence on the of environmental quality standards. Complete interviews with water quality expert practitioners and researchers. provide the OEP with a searchable database that can be used to quickly summarise the nature of the evidence base in a given area and can inform more detailed synthesis and systematic evidence reviews; provide options for systematic evidence reviews and assessments for the OEP to consider. Additional information: Awarded vis DPS Research & Insights (CCS RM6126)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3151210e-1356-4e05-8b50-e9704654b916
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90714100 - Environmental information systems

90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services

90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services

90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

90714600 - Environmental security control services

90715000 - Pollution investigation services

90715100 - Chemicals and oil pollution investigation services

90715110 - Gasworks site investigation

90715120 - Chemical works or oil refinery waste site investigation

90715200 - Other pollution investigation services

90715210 - Oil depot or terminal site investigation

90715220 - Industrial site investigation

90715230 - Industrial waste site investigation

90715240 - Wood treatment plant site investigation

90715250 - Dry cleaning plants site investigation

90715260 - Foundry site investigation

90715270 - Recycling plant site investigation

90715280 - Food processing plant site investigation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,894 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Jun 2025 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
OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2QT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS REALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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