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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is currently overseeing a public procurement process titled "Final Effluent Continuous Monitoring Data Quality Project," which falls under the services industry category, specifically research consultancy services. This project aims to analyse trial data and synthesize the information into a comprehensive technical report by 31 March 2027. Located in London, the tender is in the active stage, with an open procurement method set below the threshold for competition. Business users should be aware that submissions must be completed and sent via email to susanne.whittaker@environment-agency.gov.uk by 26 June 2026 at 23:59.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those capable of conducting detailed data analysis and technical reporting. It is tailored for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a contract value of up to £42,000 gross. The evaluation criteria will focus 60% on technical merit and 40% on commercial aspects, thus favouring businesses that can demonstrate a strong balance of expertise in both areas. Engaging in this procurement process could expand a company's portfolio and enhance its reputation within government projects related to environmental data analysis.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058744-2026
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
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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