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RDE846 - GWDTE test update for river basin planning cycle 4

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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28 Aug 2025 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process, carried out by the Environment Agency, centered on the project titled "RDE846 - GWDTE test update for river basin planning cycle 4". This initiative falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" category and is aimed at updating groundwater body status assessments as part of the fourth cycle of River Basin Management Planning under the Water Framework Directive. The procurement was executed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Notable locations include the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th August 2025 and the contract period spanning from 15th August 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an award made to WSP UK Ltd on 13th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with a focus on research and development services. Although the procurement process has been completed and the contract awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, allowing companies to engage with the Environment Agency's projects. Businesses with the capability to deliver innovative and sustainable environmental solutions would be ideal candidates for such opportunities. Despite the conclusion of this specific tender, companies can enhance their preparedness by aligning with the Environment Agency's objectives and requirements for future project involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE846 - GWDTE test update for river basin planning cycle 4

Notice Description

This project forms part of the EA's wider programme to update groundwater body status assessments for the fourth cycle of River Basin Management Planning (RBMP) under the Water Framework Directive (WFD). Contract awarded by Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9255763c-f864-4504-bb4b-ff71e300e5c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df59f028-56d0-41c5-a309-a1dbb72daccd
Current Stage
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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
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
£33,698 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,698 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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
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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