ES RDE 016 - Next Generation Hydraulic Modelling Benchmarking

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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22 Jun 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed a selective procurement process for the "ES RDE 016 - Next Generation Hydraulic Modelling Benchmarking" project, which falls under the industry category of services, specifically research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement, executed below the threshold as an award under a framework, took place at the Environment Agency's office in London. Key dates include the contract being signed on 26th May 2026, with the project timeframe spanning from 15th June 2026 to 1st April 2028. The contract, valued at £114,045, was awarded to WSP UK Ltd, a supplier based in London. The Environment Agency, a sub-central government public authority, was the buying organisation in this process.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in hydraulic modelling and environmental consultancy services. Companies capable of delivering cutting-edge research and development services, with a focus on innovative benchmarking methodologies, will find similar tenders advantageous. Large companies such as WSP UK Ltd, which have the resources and expertise to manage complex simulations and provide comprehensive reporting, are well-suited to compete in these types of opportunities. This contract highlights the ongoing demand for advanced consultancy services within the environmental sector, paving the way for future collaborations and innovations.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 016 - Next Generation Hydraulic Modelling Benchmarking

Notice Description

Environment Agency self-service direct award. Develop and deliver the next generation of Environment Agency hydraulic benchmark tests, including agreeing test definitions, running simulations, collating outputs and providing accessible reporting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058585-2026
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
£114,045 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

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