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title: "RDE831 - Hydrogen storage/venting/flaring: evidence review to support guidance"
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# RDE831 - Hydrogen storage/venting/flaring: evidence review to support guidance

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ebc11cd-fe17-4a3a-bc2d-73fccb5a1357

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has concluded a procurement process titled "RDE831 - Hydrogen storage/venting/flaring: evidence review to support guidance," which falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. This contract, aimed at the development of environmental permitting guidance, covers areas including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories, with the award issued to WSP UK Ltd on 29 August 2025. The tender followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 1 September 2025 to 27 March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in environmental guidance and permitting. While not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with a focus on sustainable environmental practices and capabilities in hydrogen storage and technologies might find a foothold in this domain. The engagement with the Environment Agency could foster long-term business growth through increased visibility and potential for future contracts within the environmental and public sector arenas.

## Notice

We wish to appoint a consultant to prepare an evidence review to support the development of guidance on emerging techniques (GET) for environmental permitting. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af15ac30-3d5a-4d4b-b07c-56e60756c985 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,625 |
| 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

- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af15ac30-3d5a-4d4b-b07c-56e60756c985

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af15ac30-3d5a-4d4b-b07c-56e60756c985
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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