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title: "RDE787 - A review of microbial indicators of faecal contamination"
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# RDE787 - A review of microbial indicators of faecal contamination

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-905f3d8b-3d6d-4c2a-9b8a-60bb7ad5ccaf

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located at 17 Smith Square, London, has concluded the procurement process titled "RDE787 - A review of microbial indicators of faecal contamination," under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73200000). This tender, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, was successfully awarded to Water Research Centre Limited for the contract value of £55,067. The awarded contract is active from 1st May 2025 to 6th December 2025, covering locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 9th May 2025.

This tender creates notable opportunities for companies specialising in research and development consultancy within the environmental and water sectors. Businesses with expertise in microbiological detection techniques and a focus on improving response to waterborne disease through innovative solutions would be well-suited to compete. Despite the project not specifically accommodating SMEs or VCSEs, large consultancy firms with established frameworks and experience in water quality analysis would find this procurement process beneficial for strategic growth and expansion into international markets served by DEFRA.

## Notice

RDE 5.1 - This project aims to review microbial indicators of faecal contamination and other microbiological detection techniques in order to assess whether these could be employed to improve detection of faecal contamination and the speed of response to waterborne disease outbreaks in drinking water supplies, with a focus on the distribution system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b17740-8fd9-4825-b357-07c1a6422c86 |
| 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 6 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,067 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,067 |
| 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 & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b17740-8fd9-4825-b357-07c1a6422c86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b17740-8fd9-4825-b357-07c1a6422c86
  9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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