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Tool for assessing pollutant risks from landspreading

Environment Agency

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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22 Oct 2026 at 13:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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02 Sep 2026 at 13:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 Aug 2026 at 12:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency commissioned research and development to create a tool for assessing groundwater risks when treated final effluent is applied to agricultural land. The work uses predictive hydrogeological modelling to support regulatory assessments of whether hazardous substances, including selected PFAS, and non-hazardous pollutants are prevented from entering or damaging groundwater. Its outputs are a straightforward assessment tool for non-specialists, user guidance and recommendations for adapting the approach to future sludge-to-land applications. The purpose is to help assess proposals to use treated effluent on farmland proportionately and efficiently. Delivery is specified for the United Kingdom; no more precise delivery location is identified.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Fira Software Ltd. The Environment Agency used a below-threshold open competition for a single lot. The contract was signed on 25 September 2026, with a contract period from 12 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £27,000 excluding VAT (£32,400 including VAT). The original estimated lot value was £40,000 excluding VAT (£48,000 including VAT). The quotation deadline was 7 September 2026, and award was anticipated for 5 October 2026. The stated timetable also set draft deliverables for 25 January 2027 and final project sign-off for 28 February 2027. The published award criteria describe the modelling, tool, guidance and recommendations required.

This award shows the Environment Agency’s demand for applied hydrogeological modelling that can translate groundwater-risk assessment into a practical tool for regulatory users without specialist expertise. A credible supplier for similar work would need to assess pollutant pathways from treated effluent applied to agricultural land, including hazardous substances such as selected PFAS and non-hazardous pollutants, and support evaluation against Environmental Permitting Regulations requirements. The requirement combines modelling with usable software or an assessment tool, clear user guidance and recommendations for adapting the method to sludge applications. It therefore suits a team able to deliver scientific analysis and communicate its findings for non-specialists, while producing outputs that support proportionate regulatory decisions. The awarded work was a focused, single-lot research project rather than a broad environmental services programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tool for assessing pollutant risks from landspreading

Notice Description

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083067-2026? Description The Environment Agency is seeking quotations for a project to develop a tool for assessing groundwater risks arising from the application of treated final effluent (TFE) to agricultural land. The project will develop predictive hydrogeological modelling to support assessments of the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) "prevent and limit" requirements for hazardous substances, including selected PFAS, and non-hazardous pollutants. The modelling outputs will be used to create a simple assessment tool suitable for use by non-specialists. Deliverables include the assessment tool, user guidance documentation, and recommendations on how the approach could be adapted for future applications of sludge to land. The project is intended to support regulatory assessments of TFE deployment proposals by providing a proportionate and efficient means of evaluating groundwater risk. Quotations are due by 7 September 2026, with contract award anticipated on 5 October 2026, project commencement on 12 October 2026, draft deliverables due by 25 January 2027, and final project sign-off on 28 February 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e38e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099990-2026
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
SME

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
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20264 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

FIRA SOFTWARE LTD

Further Information

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