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ES RDE 019 - Requirements for the storage of sodium hypochlorite

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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26 May 2026 at 09:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, United Kingdom, has completed a selective tender process to award a contract for the study on the storage requirements of sodium hypochlorite in drinking water systems. The procurement, titled "ES RDE 019 - Requirements for the storage of sodium hypochlorite," falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy. The tender was issued under the RDE framework, with the procurement process classified as below threshold and non-competitive. The contract was awarded to WSP UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, with the contract active from 1st June 2026 to 1st February 2027, valued at £68,330. Key milestones include the contract signing on 18th May 2026, with the procurement reaching its award stage as of 26th May 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical storage solutions, specifically those utilising sodium hypochlorite, as well as consultancies focusing on the infrastructure of drinking water systems. Companies capable of delivering innovative research and development services in this sector could harness this opportunity to showcase their expertise, potentially opening doors to further public sector contracts. Large-scale suppliers like WSP UK Ltd, with the capability to deliver specialised consultancy services in the UK, are well-positioned to benefit from such government projects, suggesting a growing demand for sector-specific knowledge and skills.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ES RDE 019 - Requirements for the storage of sodium hypochlorite

Notice Description

This proposal is provided in response to a request to tender under the RDE framework for a study related to the storage requirements of sodium hypochlorite within drinking water systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a298
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048400-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,330 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & 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
Postcode Area
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

WSP UK Limited

Further Information

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