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HNL - MMF2 - Hertfordshire Chalk Groundwater Model

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, based in London, UK, is seeking to enhance the Hertfordshire Chalk Groundwater Model through design-modelling services. This initiative falls under the services category, with a focus on selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was awarded to Mott Macdonald, a supplier selected after the tender period ended on 21st November 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 158,141.60, will commence on 23rd February 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2027, covering delivery locations in the East of England. The award was published on 19th February 2026, cementing the procurement in its award stage.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for firms specialising in design-modelling services, particularly those accustomed to working within framework agreements. Although not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, large engineering and environmental consultancy firms with expertise in groundwater modelling could leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and gain visibility within the public sector. Collaborating with the Environment Agency may further solidify a company's role in providing critical environmental solutions, fostering long-term business relationships and facilitating expansion into related service areas.

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Notice Title

HNL - MMF2 - Hertfordshire Chalk Groundwater Model

Notice Description

HNL - MMF2 - Hertfordshire Chalk Groundwater Model

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abf9760c-4669-4bcb-95b7-2b8b93fc9aa8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e249e66d-1067-497a-b993-5b588bcefe38
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72242000 - Design-modelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,141 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,141 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
Aidan Silvester
Contact Email
aidan.silvester@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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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