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ES RDE 072 - Otter tissue analysis for PFAS and other persistent chemicals

Environment Agency

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09 Sep 2026 at 15:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency commissioned specialist environmental research services to analyse otter liver tissue for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and other persistent chemicals. The work is intended to improve understanding of these pollutants in the environment. Otters are used as top predators in freshwater ecosystems and therefore as bioindicators of aquatic environmental health and pollution trends. The requirement falls within research and development services and related consultancy. Delivery is for the Environment Agency, with the contracting authority based in London and the supplier, the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, based in Crownmarsh Gifford. The procurement comprised one lot covering the complete tissue-analysis requirement.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The Environment Agency made a non-competitive, selective below-threshold award under a framework through its self-service direct-award route. The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology was selected as supplier, and the award is active. The contract was signed on 25 August 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 30 March 2027. Its value is £53,799.36 excluding VAT, or £64,559.23 including VAT. The contract is below the applicable threshold. The recorded procurement basis is an award under a framework, with no reopening of competition indicated. The awarded service covers the single lot for otter tissue analysis for PFAS and other persistent chemicals.

For suppliers assessing this buyer’s future requirements, the award demonstrates demand for specialist analytical research on contaminants in wildlife tissue, particularly PFAS and other persistent chemicals. Credible competitors would need capability in environmental chemistry, contaminant analysis and the handling and processing of biological samples such as otter liver tissue. They would also need to produce robust scientific data that can support assessment of pollutant presence, environmental health and pollution trends in freshwater ecosystems. Relevant organisations are likely to combine laboratory analysis with ecological, freshwater or environmental monitoring expertise, and to understand the use of wildlife as bioindicators. Experience delivering research and development services for a public environmental authority would strengthen a future proposition, as would the capacity to work through a framework-based award route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ES RDE 072 - Otter tissue analysis for PFAS and other persistent chemicals

Notice Description

Environment Agency Self-Service Direct Award. This project, to be delivered between August 2026 and March 2027, aims to enhance the Environment Agency's understanding of the presence of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) in the environment by analysing otter liver tissue samples. As otters are the top predators in freshwater ecosystems, they are excellent bioindicators of aquatic environmental health and pollution trends.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f5e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085502-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

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
£53,799 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 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

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Further Information

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