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Exposure and Effects of Veterinary Medicines and Pesticides to Aquatic Wildlife in Protected Sites

Natural England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Oct 2025 at 08:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 13:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "Exposure and Effects of Veterinary Medicines and Pesticides to Aquatic Wildlife in Protected Sites" was facilitated by Natural England, a central government public authority based in London. This tender focused on deploying methodologies for chemical exposure assessment and analysis, targeting protected aquatic species and environments in the UK. The process has reached the complete award stage, with contracts effective from 7th October 2025 to 13th March 2026. The procurement method was an open competition, below the threshold, with successful collaboration from ENVIRESEARCH LIMITED, a supplier specialising in research and consultancy services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the environmental consultancy and research sectors. Companies capable of providing innovative sampling and analysis methodologies could find opportunities for growth through partnerships and contracts like these. Furthermore, organisations familiar with using eDNA sampling methodologies and able to deliver cost-effective chemical analyses for ecological assessments would be well-positioned to compete. The process was inclusive of SMEs, making it accessible for smaller entities seeking to expand by engaging in government-backed environmental initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exposure and Effects of Veterinary Medicines and Pesticides to Aquatic Wildlife in Protected Sites

Notice Description

Passive quantitative sampling methodology will be employed to allow the full picture of chemical exposure to wildlife to be assessed. Chemical analysis would be selective to chemicals most relevant to remain cost effective. Based on the above analysis, evidence of exposure above the regulatory acceptable concentrations (RAC) for each substance can be used to assess the potential for adverse effects on aquatic species. Furthermore, the additive or synergistic adverse effects of chemical mixtures can be assessed. Use of eDNA sampling methodologies is now well established and validated. eDNA data can demonstrate the ecological status of freshwater ponds and wetlands. Amphibia and aquatic invertebrate eDNA data will be used to assess effects of chemical contaminants in the protected aquatic habitats surveyed. The evidence of effects from biomonitoring data collected and the risk assessment evidence may allow direct management practices to mitigate the adverse effects of these chemicals, either at source, in wastewater treatment works or at the protected site. This work is designed to feed directly into the effects of chemicals on D4/D5 indicator species conducted by DEFRA Pressures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058280
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065760-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
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

ENVIRESEARCH LIMITED

Further Information

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