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title: "RDE829 - Hydrogen Production via Electrolysis: Risk assessment for standard rul"
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# RDE829 - Hydrogen Production via Electrolysis: Risk assessment for standard rul

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39f338a4-c771-4e2b-80a0-124d5bb39c66

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## Summary

The contracting process titled "RDE829 - Hydrogen Production via Electrolysis: Risk assessment for standard rules" has been completed by the Environment Agency, a part of the UK Government. This process falls under the services category, specifically research and development consultancy services, as classified by the CPV code 73200000. It was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 58,394.37, was awarded to WSP UK Ltd on 28th August 2025, with the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 20th March 2026. The targeted delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development within the environmental sectors, particularly those with expertise in hydrogen production and risk assessment. Companies that are capable of offering innovative solutions and adhere to the Environmental Permitting Regulations in England and Wales could leverage this contract as a reference point for further business growth in both domestic and international markets. Although the procurement process did not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms or specialised consultancies like WSP UK Ltd are well-suited to compete for such contracts, providing them with a platform to demonstrate their capabilities in helping shape regulatory standards.

## Notice

The EA wishes to consider whether production of hydrogen via electrolysis of water is suitable for development of specific standard rule (s) under Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (EPR) and which criteria should be used to develop those rules. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbbfa046-70c9-44a1-8e3a-5ced2146e21f |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,394 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,394 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbbfa046-70c9-44a1-8e3a-5ced2146e21f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbbfa046-70c9-44a1-8e3a-5ced2146e21f
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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