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RDE811 - F6a. Passive sampling biota replacement feasibility study (freshwater)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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11 Jul 2025 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, awarded on 7th July 2025, involves the UK government department, the Environment Agency, contracting the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) for a feasibility study focused on passive sampling biota replacement in freshwater environments. This initiative falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services and is a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement method being selective. The project, titled "RDE811 - F6a. Passive sampling biota replacement feasibility study (freshwater)", is valued at £50,000 and spans from 10th July 2025 to 28th February 2026. The work areas include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy and research, particularly those that specialise in hydrophobic persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemical monitoring. While the current supplier, UKCEH, secured the contract, similar organisations with expertise in ecology and hydrology can explore future opportunities in this domain. Businesses with a large operational scale may find it particularly advantageous to pursue similar tenders to expand their market presence and expertise in environmental monitoring solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE811 - F6a. Passive sampling biota replacement feasibility study (freshwater)

Notice Description

This project is the first work package of a wider work to explore the opportunities for using PSDs to monitor hydrophobic PBT chemicals in the environment. Contract awarded by Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdf7be66-26de-40b5-a009-6415a53369c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed33e49-9441-42c8-8076-a676e3654b2d
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 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
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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