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Riverfly Monitoring Initiative Citizen Science Project 26/29

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Feb 2026 at 10:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Riverfly Monitoring Initiative Citizen Science Project 26/29" is facilitated by the Environment Agency, located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the environmental protection industry category and involves monitoring environmental impacts through citizen science across England. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £206,200, awarded on 27th March 2026. The project officially commences on 9th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2029, with a standstill period ending on 9th April. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the absence of competition on technical grounds and protection of intellectual property rights.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those in the service sector, focusing on environmental protection and citizen science projects. Companies like The Freshwater Biological Association, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate the suitability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) for such initiatives. Businesses with expertise in environmental data collection and scientific analysis can benefit from the growth opportunities offered by participating in government collaborations, as this project aims to enhance environmental assessments in partnership with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Riverfly Monitoring Initiative Citizen Science Project 26/29

Notice Description

Collaborative Agreement between the Environment Agency and the Freshwater Biological Association (FBA), which aims to continue the work of the Riverfly Monitoring Initiative (RMI) citizen-science network under the Riverfly Partnership. The project collects invertebrate data and evidence of environmental impacts from rivers and catchments across England, complementing the Environment Agency's own monitoring and assessment work.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons and protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028479-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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
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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

THE FRESHWATER BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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