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CBRN Remediation Services Framework - 2026

Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 13:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Oct 2025 at 15:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

08 Aug 2025 at 10:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Aug 2025 at 17:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed its procurement process for the CBRN Remediation Services Framework 2026, designed to address Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear emergencies across the UK. Situated in London, Defra acts as the central government authority for managing such incidents, enhancing the UK's capacity to respond and recover from CBRN and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) scenarios. This procurement was completed on the 30th of March 2026, and involved multiple lots focusing on services such as chemical sampling and monitoring, chemical remediation, and waste management. The framework agreement extends until the 31st of March 2034, although the government may opt for additional services outside the framework during emergencies. The process followed an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure.

The CBRN Remediation Framework offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in hazardous waste services, given its broad scope across various regions, including British Overseas Territories. Companies such as ADLER & ALLAN LIMITED, AMBIPAR RESPONSE LIMITED, and MCQUILLAN ENVIROCARE LIMITED are poised to benefit from this framework, alongside others specialising in chemical and biological remediation and disposal, like ACUMEN WASTE SERVICES LIMITED and ECOLAB LIMITED. The framework supports both large enterprises and SMEs, promising growth for firms capable of providing environmental decontamination services. Participation in this framework aligns businesses with UK governmental protocols, enhancing their visibility and presence in emergency response activities. With the framework set to reopen in its second, fourth, and sixth years, businesses have ongoing opportunities to refine their offerings and expand their market presence within the evolving needs of the framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBRN Remediation Services Framework - 2026

Notice Description

The Remediation Services Framework is procured, on behalf of UK Government, by the Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear (CBRN) Emergencies Team. The Government will however reserve the right to use other services other than the Framework in the case of CBRN emergency. The Defra CBRN Emergencies Team increases the UK's capacity and capability to respond and recover from deliberate and accidental releases of CBRN materials, and from releases of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) including nuclear accidents, regardless of scale where the incident is in excess of local capability and/or knowledge and authorities request help from Defra services. These services include advice, guidance and access to practical CBRN recovery services to support those who will be responsible for remediation. Defra is seeking to establish a framework agreement of specialist suppliers to provide

Lot Information

Chemical Sampling, Analysis and Monitoring

Lot 1: Chemical Sampling, Analysis and Monitoring

Chemical Remediation

Lot 2: Chemical Remediation

Chemical Waste Management and Disposal

Lot 3: Chemical Waste Management and Disposal

Biological Sampling, Analysis and Monitoring

Lot 4: Biological Sampling, Analysis and Monitoring

Biological Remediation

Lot 5: Biological Remediation

Biological Waste Management and Disposal

Lot 6: Biological Waste Management and Disposal

Radiological/Nuclear Characterisation, Remediation and Waste Management

Lot 7: Radiological/Nuclear Characterisation, Remediation and Waste Management

Hazardous Materials

Lot 8: Hazardous Materials

Planning Information

A webinar will be held for prospective bidders on Wednesday 20th August 2025. Supplier's wishing to attend should email john.forecast@defra.gov.uk for joining details. A copy of the specification can also be provided on request. This is provisional and may be subject to change prior to the tender being issued.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029106-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

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

90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-03-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ACUMEN WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

ADLER & ALLAN LIMITED

AMBIPAR RESPONSE LIMITED

AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED

ECOLAB LIMITED

MCQUILLAN ENVIROCARE LIMITED

NUVIA LIMITED

Further Information

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