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title: "RDE1024 - MWELS Savings - Forecasting Water Efficiency Savings for Water Resoure"
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# RDE1024 - MWELS Savings - Forecasting Water Efficiency Savings for Water Resoure

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37e3b496-04b6-4114-8ef4-9206361d8c84

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "RDE1024 - MWELS Savings - Forecasting Water Efficiency Savings for Water Resources" has been conducted by the Environment Agency, based in London, UK. This project belongs to the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 16 February 2026 to Water Research Centre Limited. The procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is structured to last from 30 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. While the contract primarily targets the UK, it acknowledges other regions such as British Oversea Territories and Channel Islands, among others. The total contract value is £32,968.40.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy services, especially those capable of forecasting water savings for water efficiency labelling schemes. Larger organisations that specialise in demand management and water resource planning would be well-suited to vye for such contracts. Although the procurement process does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy and proven capability in delivering robust analytical forecasts can leverage this opportunity to expand their business operations within the public sector. The project's focus on enhancing water efficiency represents a growing market theme of sustainability and environmental conservation, providing scope for continued collaboration beyond the existing contract period.

## Notice

This project is to produce a robust and transparent forecast of water savings associated with the Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme, that can be used by water companies in future WRMPs and wider demand management planning. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab12979b-a6c2-40b0-a92d-bb086c9d9e85 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,968 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,968 |
| 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 | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab12979b-a6c2-40b0-a92d-bb086c9d9e85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab12979b-a6c2-40b0-a92d-bb086c9d9e85
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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