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Feasibility Assessment for water body improvement, including Bathing Waters

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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15 Aug 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has concluded a procurement process focusing on the 'Feasibility Assessment for water body improvement, including Bathing Waters'. Classified under research and development consultancy services, this contract falls within the services industry category and is located in London. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 30 July 2025 and concluding on 30 January 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £238,474, was granted to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large enterprises engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy and hydrology. Although the procurement framework favoured larger organisations, companies with expertise in similar fields could benefit from engaging with government contracts of this nature, potentially expanding their portfolios and enhancing their market reputation. Collaboration in such projects could lead to further opportunities with institutional buyers like the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

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Notice Title

Feasibility Assessment for water body improvement, including Bathing Waters

Notice Description

Feasibility Assessment for water body improvement, including Bathing Waters - RDE812

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d43e79b1-bdbb-4523-ba95-5ae58f8f6bbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1e72ff-ff77-48c3-83b8-143d6db8871a
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
£238,474 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£238,474 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 30 Jan 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Defra Commercial
Contact Email
procurement@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
TLI London

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

Notice Documents

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