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RDE824 - Experimentally derived death and growth rates for enterococci in Englis

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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26 Aug 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "RDE824 - Experimentally derived death and growth rates for enterococci in English freshwater". This contract falls within the research and development consultancy services category and involves assessing environmental variability in bathing waters across the UK and affiliated regions such as the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories. The procurement, with a total value of £87,957.77, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 31st August 2025, and the contract will run from 1st September 2025 to 28th February 2026. The supplier awarded the contract is the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH).

This procurement presents an opportunity for large-scale enterprises specialising in scientific research and environmental analysis, as the work requires expertise in ecological studies related to enterococci and freshwater systems. Companies with existing framework agreements have an advantage in participating in such selective processes. Engaging in this tender allows the awarded supplier, UKCEH, to enhance its portfolio with high-profile government projects and expand its influence within the ecological and hydrological research sector.

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Notice Title

RDE824 - Experimentally derived death and growth rates for enterococci in Englis

Notice Description

The overall objective of this work is to understand the environmental variability in the decay (or growth) rates of IE from different sources (agricultural versus human) in a range of English freshwater designated bathing waters. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1573309-8c9f-49d3-b92d-275280533691
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfdd2a66-b4ef-41c4-a87b-cd14afdd7c6a
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
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
£87,957 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,957 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
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 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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