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OEP024-01 Evaluation of Approaches to Addressing the Nutrient Surplus in Northern Ireland

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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Award

06 Oct 2025 at 13:17

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Environmental Protection has completed the award stage for a tender titled "OEP024-01 Evaluation of Approaches to Addressing the Nutrient Surplus in Northern Ireland." This public procurement, under the industry category of environmental services, seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of government strategies in reducing the nutrient surplus, focusing on nitrogen and phosphorus within Northern Ireland's food system. Located in Worcester, Worcestershire, the contracting authority has employed an open procurement method below the threshold value, with the tender previously in an active status for submissions until 31st August 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £124,399.59, commenced on 26th September 2025 and will run until the end of September 2028, involving the University of Lancaster as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and pollution tracking, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions for nutrient management within complex systems like agriculture and wastewater. Large corporations with expertise in environmental consultancy, data analysis, and strategic evaluation will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such projects can lead to the development of collaborative relationships with public bodies, enhancing reputation, and expertise in delivering impactful environmental interventions.

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Notice Title

OEP024-01 Evaluation of Approaches to Addressing the Nutrient Surplus in Northern Ireland

Notice Description

Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of government plans to reduce the nutrient surplus in Northern Ireland. This objective will be achieved through review and critical appraisal of the following areas, as described further in Section 5: Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Nutrient Action Programme in reducing the nutrient surplus and its impact on the environment. Assessment of how other strategies and policies will impact the nutrient surplus and their effects on the environment. Development of indicators to monitor government progress in addressing the nutrient surplus over time. The scope of this project will focus on both nitrogen and phosphorus at the scale of the food system in Northern Ireland. We are interested in the overall national nutrient balances rather than those at farm, catchment or regional scale. For this project, we define the food system as the interconnected network of activities that link food production, processing, consumption, waste, and emissions to the environment. It will include the agriculture, wastewater, energy, and waste sectors, as well as any others that may impact the nutrient surplus. The project will evaluate scenarios of nutrient management within the food system and their impact on emissions of nitrogen and phosphorus to the air and water environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062548-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

90730000 - Pollution tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,399 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Contact Name
Stephen Ball
Contact Email
stephen.ball@theoep.org.uk
Contact Phone
07385952327

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2QT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

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