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title: "RDE1026 - M4 Hydrological Methods Benchmarking Project - UKFE/ReFH1 MIP Prototyp"
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# RDE1026 - M4 Hydrological Methods Benchmarking Project - UKFE/ReFH1 MIP Prototyp

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cb46fc8-a925-42cc-a113-f8409e73579e

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed an awarding process for the contract titled "RDE1026 - M4 Hydrological Methods Benchmarking Project - UKFE/ReFH1 MIP Prototyp", focused on research and development consultancy services within the hydrological sector. The contract, valued at £12,611, was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Deployment covers a wide geographical area including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and internationally. The contract commenced on 12th February 2026 and will conclude on 15th May 2026. Key details of the award were published on 10th March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in hydrological research and analytics. While the present contract was awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting), companies with similar expertise in research and development within environmental sciences could see growth by engaging with similar future tenders or collaborations. Strategic participation in framework agreements could enhance business visibility and establish credibility in the public procurement domain of hydrology and environmental studies.

## Notice

Analysis of Hydrological Method performance measures and metrics, using JBA's UKFE Tool to run the analysis/tests for conceptual rainfall run off method ReFH1. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96b32cc-75fe-462d-8223-953e1d749c45 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,611 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,611 |
| 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

- 10 Mar 2026 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96b32cc-75fe-462d-8223-953e1d749c45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96b32cc-75fe-462d-8223-953e1d749c45
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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