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River Ems Restoration Project Collaborative Agreement

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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10 Feb 2026 at 09:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "River Ems Restoration Project Collaborative Agreement" is facilitated by the Environment Agency and conducted under the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The contract focuses on environmental rehabilitation, specifically enhancing the ecological health of the River Ems across seven locations in the United Kingdom, with a contract period starting from 17 February 2026 to 31 March 2026, with potential extension options. This award stage procurement employs a direct method, signifying that it is below threshold and was conducted without competition, as the direct procurement strategy was applied. The overall management falls under sub-central public authority classification.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental services, particularly those familiar with rehabilitation projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, given the suitability requirements specified. Successful bidders can leverage their involvement in delivering high-impact environmental services to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities in contributing to ecological resilience and sustainability, which could lead to further opportunities both within and beyond the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

River Ems Restoration Project Collaborative Agreement

Notice Description

Collaborative Agreement to support delivery of recommendations and priority actions from the River Ems 10 Year Restoration Plan across seven sites to enhance the river's ecological health and build resilience against low flows and future environmental pressures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064be7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011650-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,363 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WESTERN SUSSEX RIVERS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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