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RDE945 - Statistical modelling of chemical concentrations

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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20 Nov 2025 at 23:38

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "RDE945 - Statistical modelling of chemical concentrations" has been awarded by the Environment Agency, focusing on research and development consultancy services within the scientific consultancy industry category. This contract involves statistical modelling of chemical concentration data on a national and international scale, including regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the "award" with the contract active as of 11th November 2025, running from 20th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. Using a selective procurement method, this project was facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement, engaging UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology as the supplier. The tender valued at £39,620 was completed as planned, with the end of the tender period on 19th November 2025.

This contract provides significant opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in research and development, especially those with expertise in statistical modelling and chemical analysis. Businesses that can provide innovative approaches to handling complex environmental data may find this project particularly beneficial to demonstrate their capabilities and grow their relationships with government agencies. Despite being closed, the contract demonstrates the strategic interests and ongoing commitments the Environment Agency has in employing technical services to meet its environmental goals. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a firm’s profile and open doors to further opportunities within this sector and with similar public entities.

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Notice Title

RDE945 - Statistical modelling of chemical concentrations

Notice Description

To develop improved approaches for the statistical modelling of chemical concentration data where some proportion of the observations are censored, measured across space and time. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e876c59e-4ae1-47e7-89e8-95c12c8f0c01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5054245b-038e-44ee-9e03-4004b9225af4
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
£39,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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