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River Ems Restoration Project Collaborative Agreement

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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09 Mar 2026 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The River Ems Restoration Project Collaborative Agreement was initiated by the Environment Agency, a sub-central government public authority located at Seacole Building, London. This project aims to deliver recommendations and priority actions from the River Ems 10 Year Restoration Plan across several sites to enhance the river's ecological health and build resilience against low flows and future environmental pressures. The process adheres to legal frameworks set by legislation 2023/54, and the procurement method was direct, below threshold and conducted without competition. The contract spans from 24th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension until 31st March 2027. The agreement has been signed, the award status is active as of 9th March 2026 and it focuses on services within the environmental rehabilitation sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, especially those related to river rehabilitation and ecosystem enhancement. It creates avenues for growth as it involves recommendations and actions for ecological improvements over an extended period, offering continuity and potential future contracts upon successful implementation. Large enterprises and SMEs, including Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), in the environmental sector, could find this opportunity ideal to showcase expertise and services in environmental restoration, and build relationships with sub-central government bodies, fostering future collaborations. The primary contractor for this project is Western Sussex Rivers Trust, indicating a preference for knowledgeable organisations in river health and sustainability initiatives.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064be7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020957-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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
£73,363 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR 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
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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