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OEP021-02 Persistent organic pollutants in waste

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Environmental Protection has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "OEP021-02 Persistent organic pollutants in waste," which falls under the environmental management industry category. The contract focuses on assessing stockpiles, incinerator capacity, and evaluating economic and environmental impacts to support regulatory coherence and proactive design strategies. Located in Worcester, United Kingdom, the procurement process reached the award and contract stage on 17 December 2025. The contract commenced on 12 December 2025 and is set to conclude by 20 March 2026. The procurement was conducted via a limited competition method as it was below threshold, facilitating targeted involvement from suitable service providers.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and services connected to persistent organic pollutants. Small to medium enterprises, particularly those capable of contributing to the UK’s environmental improvement plan, can leverage their expertise in waste management and design sustainable solutions. A notable participant is Water Research Centre Limited, which was awarded the contract, indicating prospects for SMEs with a focus on advancing circular economy initiatives and enhancing regulatory strategies. Businesses adept in designing safety and sustainability approaches would find this procurement appealing for strategic growth and collaboration with governmental agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OEP021-02 Persistent organic pollutants in waste

Notice Description

Efforts to manage Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are critical to the UK government's Environmental Improvement Plan, focusing on reducing harmful chemical emissions and advancing a circular economy. Building on our assessment of Government's progress towards its Environmental Improvement Plan, this project will assess stockpiles, incinerator capacity, economic and environmental impacts, and required government actions to support regulatory/strategy coherence and upstream actions such as safe and sustainability by design.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f782
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083689-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,776 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 20 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
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

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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