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RDE910 - Understanding the risk of road runoff to water quality in England - Qu

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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15 Oct 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract to WSP UK Ltd for a project titled "RDE910 - Understanding the risk of road runoff to water quality in England." This procurement, falling under the category of research and development consultancy services, took place within the framework of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £63,467 GBP. Key dates include the contract start on 1st October 2025, with completion expected by 28th February 2026. The work will address chemical pollution from roads and is critical to maintaining water quality across regions including the UK, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in chemical pollution assessment and water quality management. Although the tender process does not particularly favour SMEs or VCSEs, companies with significant experience in working with government agencies and managing research projects would be well-suited to compete. The partnership with WSP UK Ltd underscores the importance of having robust industry credentials and a proven track record in delivering complex environmental consultancies.

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Notice Title

RDE910 - Understanding the risk of road runoff to water quality in England - Qu

Notice Description

The objective of this work is to review and produce a high-level summary of the current state of knowledge pertaining to several aspects of chemical pollution from roads. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac775ad6-9421-4fca-b363-1f2140aa763e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be6b8cf-e0c8-4af7-b09b-a8d0dbb3e736
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
£63,467 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,467 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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