Tender

Final Effluent Continuous Monitoring Data Quality Project

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has issued a tender titled "Final Effluent Continuous Monitoring Data Quality Project" to improve the quality of effluent data through detailed analysis and reporting. Located in London, under the classification of research consultancy services, this project aims to be completed by 31st March 2027. The procurement process is active and follows an open method with a below-threshold value set at £35,000 (gross £42,000). Important deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 19th June 2026 and a final submission deadline of 26th June 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, inviting businesses to submit their quotations.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the field of research consultancy to expand their portfolio by engaging in a government project centred around data analysis and environmental quality control. Businesses with technical expertise in data analysis and the capability to compile comprehensive technical reports are ideally suited to compete, given the evaluation's 60% technical and 40% commercial weighting criteria. Participating in such a project can enhance a company’s reputation in delivering quality analysis services to central government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Final Effluent Continuous Monitoring Data Quality Project

Notice Description

Final Effluent Continuous Monitoring Data Quality. This project will be completed via a desk top exercise focused on analysis of the trial data and a review of any relevant information to assist in the analysis. The information gathered will be presented and summarised in a written technical report which focuses on the areas of interest as set out in the RFQ. This research project will be completed before 31st March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054862-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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

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