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EcoSF4: Medina Fish Pass and River Restoration Project

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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13 Apr 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the EcoSF4: Medina Fish Pass and River Restoration Project, focused on environmental services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £117,228.75, commenced on 31 December 2025 and is set to conclude by 12 May 2026. This project involved an appraisal of fish and eel passage options alongside river habitat restoration at specified structures on the River Medina. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender phase ending on 17 December 2025 and the contract awarded to WSP UK Limited in January 2026.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in river restoration and habitat enhancement. While the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in waterway management and engineering services are well-suited to compete in future projects of similar scope. The involvement of a trusted entity like WSP UK Limited underscores the potential for businesses in this sector to collaborate on significant environmental initiatives spearheaded by public agencies, paving the way for growth and partnership within the industry.

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Notice Title

EcoSF4: Medina Fish Pass and River Restoration Project

Notice Description

The Medina Fish Pass and River Restoration Project objective is to carry out an options appraisal for fish/eel passage and habitat restoration opportunities at 18 structures identified on the River Medina.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d53b1c57-09b3-4a7d-9a15-8f17387e6ca8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9272435-98cb-4d69-a759-8e529e99a663
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
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
£117,228 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,228 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 12 May 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 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

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