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title: "Review of the Classification Framework for Ecological Status/Potential under the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017"
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# Review of the Classification Framework for Ecological Status/Potential under the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69e93553-8cdf-4c3a-8497-02936c7a6e9a

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the "Review of the Classification Framework for Ecological Status/Potential under the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017." The procurement method was selective, and the contract value amounts to £148,959.29 GBP. The contract period is from 2nd April 2024 to 31st July 2024, with the tender period closing on 26th February 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services and related consultancy services to engage with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. The contract was awarded on 13th March 2024, indicating a recent completion stage in the procurement process.

## Notice

This research project is a review of the current classification framework for ecological status/potential under the WER 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06785487-e4f8-423e-b4c0-a11363dd4006 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,959 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,959 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06785487-e4f8-423e-b4c0-a11363dd4006

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06785487-e4f8-423e-b4c0-a11363dd4006
  26th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/278c4505-524c-495a-badc-eb77a9a15bc9
  C23744 Redacted Review of the Classification Framework for Ecological Status Potential under the WFD Regulations Call-Off Contract_Redacted

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