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Improving regulation of microbial pollutant

Environment Agency

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22 Oct 2026 at 12:16

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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

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency commissioned research and development to improve how microbial pollutants in groundwater are regulated. The work covers three strands: a rapid evidence assessment of how these pollutants move through and affect the subsurface environment; guidance for qualitative groundwater risk assessments; and recommendations on whether quantitative or semi-quantitative assessment methods are feasible. It is research and environmental assessment services (CPV 73100000). The work may be carried out remotely, with virtual progress meetings with the Environment Agency project team. Delivery is in the United Kingdom; the buying organisation is the Environment Agency. The requirement concerns groundwater pollution regulation, combining evidence review, assessment guidance and advice on future assessment methods.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to the British Geological Survey. It followed a below-threshold open competition and was divided into one lot. The contract was signed on 7 October 2026 and runs from 12 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £39,775.29 excluding VAT (£47,730.34 including VAT). The estimated lot value was £40,000 excluding VAT (£48,000 including VAT). Suppliers were asked to submit quotations against the request for quotation, with a submission deadline of 7 September 2026 at 17:00. The published award criteria describe the required research and outputs: a rapid evidence assessment, qualitative risk-assessment guidance and recommendations on quantitative or semi-quantitative approaches. The lot was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a supplier considering similar future work for the Environment Agency, the award shows demand for applied research that can turn environmental evidence into practical regulatory guidance. A credible competitor would need expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater risk assessment, environmental permitting or microbial pollutant assessment, and the ability to combine these disciplines where needed. Relevant capabilities include reviewing evidence on pollutant fate, transport and risk in subsurface settings; producing usable qualitative groundwater assessment guidance; and evaluating the feasibility of quantitative or semi-quantitative methods. The scope is a focused, time-limited research project rather than a large delivery programme. The successful supplier was the British Geological Survey, a large organisation, while the lot was marked suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, indicating that smaller or mission-led specialists could also be relevant if they can deliver the required technical work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improving regulation of microbial pollutant

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/099931-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£39,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2026Expired
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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

British Geological Survey

Further Information

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