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25 Jun 2026 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Environment Agency, centred around the project titled "ES RDE 035 - Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in separated end-of-life vehicle plastics". This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically related to consultancy services. The procurement location is in London, UK, with the contract execution period from 26th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement was in the Award stage as of 25th June 2026. The process used a selective procurement method below the threshold and awarded the contract to Water Research Centre Limited, based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The value of the contract is £74,869.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, focusing on environmental pollutants and end-of-life vehicle plastics. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) dealing with consultancy and technical analysis of pollutants would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The procurement involved a direct award under a framework, highlighting the need for specialised services where existing expertise and resources can be leveraged for effective execution. Participating businesses can expect to gain extensive experience and strengthen their portfolio in addressing environmental challenges, creating potential for future growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 035 - Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in separated end-of-life vehi

Notice Description

Environment Agency self-service direct award. The project will determine the concentrations and quantities of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in treated plastics from end-of-life vehicles (ELV).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060049-2026
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
SME

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
£74,869 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

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