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Exploring hydro-ecological relationships along the River Severn

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Nov 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Exploring hydro-ecological relationships along the River Severn" project has been concluded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). Categorized under Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000), this contract was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. The procurement process operated under a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing selectively on capable suppliers. The project commenced on 13th September 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025, with services delivered across the United Kingdom. The tender was in the award stage as of 11th November 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy, particularly those specialising in ecological and hydrological studies. Although the procurement is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with a focus on environmental consultancy would find significant value in engaging with similar tenders. The contract value of £44,996.28 suggests considerable scope for detailed ecological research projects, offering substantial future business potential for companies able to deliver comprehensive proposals.

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Notice Title

Exploring hydro-ecological relationships along the River Severn

Notice Description

We need to update our understanding of the ecology of the River Severn to better enable us to review the requirements and potentially update the way we operate the River Severn Regulation to balance water resource requirements and better serve the environment where feasible. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a81300ae-f68e-42aa-a023-2416cab40c88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b31b2e0-ca60-4d8c-acf5-9e63014d9ea3
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
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
£44,996 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,996 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

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