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Improving regulation of microbial pollutants

Environment Agency

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17 Aug 2026 at 12:37

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17 Aug 2026 at 12:24

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17 Aug 2026 at 11:28

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13 Aug 2026 at 11:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is procuring research and experimental development services to improve the regulation of microbial pollutants in groundwater across the United Kingdom. The work covers three linked areas: a Rapid Evidence Assessment of the fate, transport and risks of microbial pollutants in the subsurface environment; guidance for qualitative groundwater risk assessments; and recommendations on the feasibility of quantitative or semi-quantitative assessment approaches. The requirement is intended to support better understanding and regulation of microbial pollution risks in groundwater. It is a services contract managed by the Environment Agency, with delivery possible remotely. The appointed contractor will be expected to attend virtual progress meetings with the Environment Agency project team.

The process has reached tender: the Environment Agency invited quotations through a below-threshold open competition. Suppliers must submit a quotation meeting the Request for Quotation requirements by 17:00 on 7 September 2026. Clarification questions are to be submitted by email. Electronic submission is not allowed; responses must be sent by email to the address stated in the procurement requirements. The single lot has an estimated value of £40,000 excluding VAT, or £48,000 including VAT. The contract is expected to run from 12 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Evaluation will consider the proposed approach to delivering the research and development work packages and the relevant expertise needed to complete them.

This opportunity suits specialist environmental consultancies, research organisations and independent experts able to combine scientific research with practical groundwater regulation. Relevant capability includes hydrogeology, groundwater risk assessment, environmental permitting and assessment of microbial pollutants. Strong applicants should be able to review and interpret evidence about microbial pollutants in subsurface environments, assess fate, transport and risk, produce clear guidance for qualitative groundwater risk assessments, and judge the feasibility of quantitative or semi-quantitative methods. The requirement may suit smaller businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises, as the lot is identified as suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. Remote delivery can reduce travel and premises requirements, but the contractor must participate in virtual progress meetings with the Environment Agency team.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improving regulation of microbial pollutants

Notice Description

The Environment Agency is seeking a contractor to deliver a research and development project to improve the regulation of microbial pollutants in groundwater. The project comprises three work packages: (1) a Rapid Evidence Assessment of the fate, transport and risks of microbial pollutants in the subsurface environment; (2) development of guidance on undertaking qualitative groundwater risk assessments for microbial pollutants; and (3) recommendations on the feasibility of quantitative or semi-quantitative assessment approaches. The contract is expected to commence on 12 October 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2027. The work can be delivered remotely, although virtual progress meetings with the Environment Agency project team will be required. Suppliers should have expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater risk assessment, environmental permitting and/or microbial pollutant assessment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078090-2026
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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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