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Local Resource Option Screening Study in the Holbeach Marsh area

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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13 Jul 2026 at 12:03

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13 Jul 2026 at 08:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has issued a tender for a "Local Resource Option Screening Study in the Holbeach Marsh area," under an open procurement method aimed at systems and technical consultancy services. This study is crucial for identifying, screening, and ranking local resource options for a specified group of abstractors, with a focus on water sharing. The contracting process is currently active in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 27th July 2026 at 17:00 BST. The tender is concentrated around the UKF region, with an estimated value of £35,000. The contract period is from 8th August 2026 to 16th December 2026, and it's managed by the Environment Agency, a central government public authority located in London.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in water resource management and technical consultancy services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for resource screening and development will find this tender particularly beneficial. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the competition is below threshold and designed for open participation. Participating businesses have the chance to build their portfolio in governmental projects, gain public sector experience, and establish their reputation in a crucial environmental service sector. This contract can potentially lead to further collaborations with government entities in environmental resource management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Resource Option Screening Study in the Holbeach Marsh area

Notice Description

Local Resource Option Screening Study in the Holbeach Marsh area. In this scope of work, we are asking for you to undertake an identification, screening and ranking study of local resource options available to a specified group of abstractors, with further development of cost, yield and scoping for top 3 selected options. One of these selected options shall be contain an element of Water Sharing between members of the group.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065594-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 16 Dec 2026 1-6 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
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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