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Thrapston/Woodford Pollution Incident (Emergency Response)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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12 Mar 2026 at 17:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Thrapston/Woodford Pollution Incident (Emergency Response)" has concluded with the Environment Agency serving as the contracting authority. This tender, classified under "Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services," is located in the East of England with postal code NN14 4JB. The tender involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement tailored for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) and HazMat Remediation. The award stage was completed with the contract valued at £104,064.70, covering the period from 4 February 2026 to 30 April 2026, and details were published on 12 March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hazardous waste remediation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are identified as well-suited contenders for such contracts, allowing them to leverage their expertise in specialised waste management services. By catering to an urgent, high-stakes environmental response project, businesses could enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold within government contracts, facilitated by direct frameworks like those offered by Defra. Acumen Waste Services Limited, a supplier with relevant expertise, has been awarded this contract, underscoring the demand for adept service providers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Thrapston/Woodford Pollution Incident (Emergency Response)

Notice Description

Thrapston/Woodford Pollution Incident (Emergency Response) - Oil Clean Up and . Direct award from Defra Group Framework Agreement for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) and HazMat Remediation. Reference Ecm_64240.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6737d9c-3c92-4826-a739-059b17a05c0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb4c6ed-ce4f-49c0-a87a-6be5efd3b96d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,064 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,064 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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

ACUMEN WASTE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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