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title: "RDE574 : Design and Process of a Water Credit System"
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# RDE574 : Design and Process of a Water Credit System

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75c2b6fb-85bd-4a41-ad86-0bd3768934f1

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has concluded a procurement process titled "RDE574: Design and Process of a Water Credit System" under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. This process involved setting out assurance and validation processes for an initial retrofitting scheme and producing an operational manual for a water credits system. The contract was awarded to WSP UK Ltd, with a value of £99,441.32. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 9th December 2024 and the contract period from 16th December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The services will be delivered across various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, particularly those specialised in environmental projects and retrofitting schemes, to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future contracts. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) were highlighted as suitable candidates, making this tender accessible to a diverse range of businesses. The structured validation and assurance requirements specified in this project are critical for companies aiming to enhance their credentials in environmental and planning advisory services.

## Notice

The first part of this project is to set out what assurance and validation processes would be required by the EA to assure the initial retrofitting scheme to provide evidence-based advice to planning decision makers. The second part will produce a manual for the operation of a water credits system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ab1e64-6b77-4855-99ac-fe6e77b8e193 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,441 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,441 |
| 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 3JR |
| 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

- 20 Jan 2025 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ab1e64-6b77-4855-99ac-fe6e77b8e193

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ab1e64-6b77-4855-99ac-fe6e77b8e193
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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