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RDE1028 - WIRE: Water Special Measures Act Evaluation Framework

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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02 Feb 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "RDE1028 - WIRE: Water Special Measures Act Evaluation Framework," awarded to Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. This contract, initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), is focused on research and development consultancy services, with a particular emphasis on evaluating the Water Special Measures Act. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract, valued at £59,917.86, spans from 26th January 2026 to 30th May 2026. The services will be delivered across various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in environmental consultancy and policy evaluation. Companies like Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd, which have a strong track record in delivering comprehensive consultancy services, are well-suited to win such tenders. Although the procurement process was selective, it underscores the importance of businesses being part of framework agreements to leverage these opportunities and expand their footprint within public sector projects. The focus on a specialised evaluation framework for environmental legislation indicates a demand for niche expertise that aligns with regulatory compliance and sustainability goals.

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Notice Title

RDE1028 - WIRE: Water Special Measures Act Evaluation Framework

Notice Description

To develop an evaluation framework for the water special measures act as per Treasury Magenta book. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d1d9fdb-b691-4359-a07b-78d05a2e120d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae83e86-68ee-4cd3-982e-54267d2c8e22
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
£59,917 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,917 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 30 May 2026 1-6 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
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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

EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING

Further Information

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