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title: "RDE849 - Humber Cluster: How can non-potable water provide a sustainable source"
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# RDE849 - Humber Cluster: How can non-potable water provide a sustainable source

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ff17a24-f031-434d-a23f-248686f58668

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "RDE849 - Humber Cluster: How can non-potable water provide a sustainable source" has been completed. Managed by the Environment Agency, the focus of this contract is within the research and development consultancy services category (CPV 73200000). Targeted at examining the use of non-potable water in energy production and carbon capture and storage (CCS), this contract spans multiple locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and more. The contract was awarded on 22nd August 2025, following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract comes into effect from 21st August 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2026, with the entire process reflecting careful alignment with the set procurement standards.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy services, particularly those skilled in providing innovative solutions for sustainable water usage in the energy sector. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, the contract’s nature offers significant insights and contributions to the future of sustainable energy and water resource management. Companies with expertise in environmental and infrastructural consultancy, such as JBA Consulting, which was awarded this contract, stand to benefit from this project by leveraging existing frameworks to deliver pioneering services in a challenging and expanding field.

## Notice

This study will research how non-potable water supplies can be used to provide a sustainable source of water for energy production and CCS, that is not rainfall dependent. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c85cbe4-05dd-4f71-ae12-2843866fbe1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,037 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,037 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c85cbe4-05dd-4f71-ae12-2843866fbe1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c85cbe4-05dd-4f71-ae12-2843866fbe1f
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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