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EcoSF4: Judas Gap Fish Pass Detailed Design

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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04 Mar 2026 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has successfully completed the awarding phase of its procurement process for the project titled "EcoSF4: Judas Gap Fish Pass Detailed Design." This tender falls under the Environmental Services category, classified with the CPV code 90700000. The project is situated on the River Stour, on the Essex and Suffolk border, and aimed at improving fish passage to ensure ecological stability in the river. The procurement used a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £73,826.19 in GBP. The contract period began on 20th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (trading as JBA Consulting) has been selected as the supplier for this initiative. The award was published on 4th March 2026 following the active status confirmation dated 18th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in environmental services. Firms specialising in fish passage solution design and river management stand to benefit from engagements like this, by showcasing their expertise to governmental agencies dedicated to ecological sustainability. Partnerships with agencies such as the Environment Agency can bolster credentials and open pathways for future collaboration on critical environmental projects. Given the project's scope and reliance on intricate environmental engineering, it is an excellent fit for businesses looking to expand their operations within the Environmental Services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EcoSF4: Judas Gap Fish Pass Detailed Design

Notice Description

Judas Gap is an Environment Agency owned structure located at the saline limit on the River Stour on the Essex Suffolk border, NGR TM0799732809. The site already has a pumped eel pass installed in the old fish pass chamber. The Judas Gap structure is critical in terms of fish movements for the Stour, for both freshwater fish that are trapped on the downstream side and migratory fish that require an entry/exit route to the freshwater system, both smelt and sea trout are present in the Stour estuary. The design will also need to ensure that eel passage is maintained. The River Stour has an augmented water supply from the Ely Ouse to Essex Transfer Scheme (EOETS), water is pumped from the Gt Ouse to the top of the rivers Stour and Pant. Located in the Lower Stour is one of the main water supply abstraction points at Cattawade Intake, Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW) abstraction licence number 8/36/15/*S/0123, NGR TM1004933059. Work has been undertaken in the latest round of the Water Industry Natural Environment Programme (WINEP) to ensure flow continues down the Lower Stour and North Channel during low flow conditions, rather than being abstracted from the middle reaches of the Stour, this has been implemented to prevent large scale fish mortalities and wider ecological harm in this section of the river, the EA has worked with ESW to secure 5mld for the operation of a fish passage solution in this section. The requirement to impound water in this section of the river for public water supply abstraction inhibits the possibility for barrier removal. This section of the River Stour is also a navigable waterway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4850bee-1c9d-4645-bb57-20e81c3c8090
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,826 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,826 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

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