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RDE1030 - Environment Act metal mines water target: background metal concentrati

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Environment Agency concerns the development of methods to establish background metal concentrations in mineralised catchments and address the challenges posed by achieving the statutory Environment Act metal mines water target. This project falls under the Research and Development consultancy services sector, with a monetary value of £46,984.72. Initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, this selective procurement commenced on 27 February 2026 and concluded on 24 July 2026. The process reached the award stage by 16 March 2026, involving a contract period aligning with these dates. The scope spans numerous locations including the United Kingdom and wider international territories. The Environment Agency, based in London, assumes the role of the buyer for this project, with Bo-Jess Brooks as the primary contact.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in environmental research and development consultancy, particularly those proficient in handling technical challenges associated with modified river systems. The awarded contract has been given to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), showcasing its capacity to meet the project requirements successfully. Firms with expertise in analytics related to environmental sciences or water management, and the ability to engage in complex method development, are well-equipped to compete for similar opportunities, especially those arising from the UK government and related entities seeking innovative solutions to comply with environmental standards.

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Notice Title

RDE1030 - Environment Act metal mines water target: background metal concentrati

Notice Description

Develop a method to establish background concentrations for metals in mineralised catchments and review how to achieve the statutory Environment Act metal mines water target in heavily modified rivers where it is technically infeasible to decrease metal concentrations to the normal Environmental Quality Standard. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d77800aa-20a8-4d9e-92f1-71e09bf64d7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86e6c4e-49a9-4079-8cb3-3e9a456ff068
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
£46,984 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,984 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 24 Jul 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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

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