Award

Introduction to Hydrology, Hydraulics and Flood Risk Management Training

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 16:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

28 Jan 2026 at 09:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, a public authority under the sub-central government category in the UK, has completed the procurement stage for the contract titled "Introduction to Hydrology, Hydraulics and Flood Risk Management Training." The contract was awarded on 3rd February 2026, with the course taking place from 17th to 20th March 2026. Located in London, the procurement process was carried out directly without competition as it was below the threshold. The industry category for this contract is specialist training services, providing a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in hydrology and flood risk management.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for companies involved in providing training and consulting services related to hydrology, hydraulics, and flood risk management. Large businesses with experience in environmental and flood risk sectors are particularly well-placed to benefit. The direct awarding to HR Wallingford, a large supplier located in Oxfordshire, underscores the necessity for bidders who can deliver specialised and technical training services efficiently. Companies focusing on sustainable urban drainage and flood management modelling should especially consider such opportunities to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Introduction to Hydrology, Hydraulics and Flood Risk Management Training

Notice Description

The course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the principles of hydrology and hydraulics and their application to support flood risk management - in river and coastal environments. It's a vital course for those involved in river, tidal and coastal flood risk and introduces key technical aspects including: hydrometric analysis; estimation of flood flows; fluvial hydraulics; flow resistance and roughness; conveyance; river flow processes; hydraulic structures; modelling, natural flood management, sustainable urban drainage and scheme assessments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061072
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009596-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

HR WALLINGFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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