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Horizon Scanning Novel Medical Radionuclides in the Environment

Environment Agency

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13 Oct 2026 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency commissioned environmental consultancy to investigate novel medical radionuclides that may be adopted in England. The work comprises horizon scanning and a literature review to identify emerging radionuclides, assess evidence on how they move through and behave in the environment, compare the findings with the Agency’s existing radiological assessment data, and identify evidence gaps and priorities for further research. Delivery is associated with Penrith, Cumbria, and the North West of England. The requirement is specialist research and evidence assessment at the intersection of environmental science, radiological assessment and medical radionuclides.

The procurement is complete and awarded to Eden Nuclear and Environment Ltd. The award was made on 5 October 2026 for £56,746, with the contract running from 5 October 2026 to 5 March 2027. The Environment Agency used a selective procedure, making a call-off from a framework agreement. The requirement was treated as a services contract and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The available process information does not describe the evaluation criteria, so the award basis cannot be stated more specifically.

This award shows demand from the Environment Agency for focused research into the environmental implications of emerging medical radionuclides. A credible competitor when this requirement returns would need the capacity to scan emerging technologies, conduct a rigorous literature review, assess environmental fate and transport, and relate evidence to existing radiological assessment datasets. The work also calls for sound judgement in identifying evidence gaps and translating them into research priorities. Specialist environmental consultancy experience combined with radiological or nuclear-environment expertise would be directly relevant. The selected supplier was a specialist contractor, and the procurement was suitable for SMEs, indicating that a focused specialist firm could be well placed to deliver this defined research assignment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horizon Scanning Novel Medical Radionuclides in the Environment

Notice Description

The Environment Agency has appointed a specialist contractor to undertake horizon scanning and a literature review concerning novel medical radionuclides that may be adopted in England. The work will identify emerging radionuclides, assess available evidence regarding their environmental fate and transport, compare findings with the Environment Agency's existing radiological assessment data, and identify evidence gaps and priorities for future research.

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/0a9a2a99-111f-4d0a-b545-12342e814e6a
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

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,746 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,746 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 5 Mar 2027 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 3JR
Postcode Area
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Eden Nuclear and Environment Ltd

Further Information

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