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RDE787 - A review of microbial indicators of faecal contamination

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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09 May 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located at 17 Smith Square, London, has concluded the procurement process titled "RDE787 - A review of microbial indicators of faecal contamination," under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73200000). This tender, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, was successfully awarded to Water Research Centre Limited for the contract value of £55,067. The awarded contract is active from 1st May 2025 to 6th December 2025, covering locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 9th May 2025.

This tender creates notable opportunities for companies specialising in research and development consultancy within the environmental and water sectors. Businesses with expertise in microbiological detection techniques and a focus on improving response to waterborne disease through innovative solutions would be well-suited to compete. Despite the project not specifically accommodating SMEs or VCSEs, large consultancy firms with established frameworks and experience in water quality analysis would find this procurement process beneficial for strategic growth and expansion into international markets served by DEFRA.

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Notice Title

RDE787 - A review of microbial indicators of faecal contamination

Notice Description

RDE 5.1 - This project aims to review microbial indicators of faecal contamination and other microbiological detection techniques in order to assess whether these could be employed to improve detection of faecal contamination and the speed of response to waterborne disease outbreaks in drinking water supplies, with a focus on the distribution system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-905f3d8b-3d6d-4c2a-9b8a-60bb7ad5ccaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b17740-8fd9-4825-b357-07c1a6422c86
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
£55,067 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,067 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 6 Dec 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
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 3JR
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

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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