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title: "RDE846 - GWDTE test update for river basin planning cycle 4"
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# RDE846 - GWDTE test update for river basin planning cycle 4

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9255763c-f864-4504-bb4b-ff71e300e5c0

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process, carried out by the Environment Agency, centered on the project titled "RDE846 - GWDTE test update for river basin planning cycle 4". This initiative falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" category and is aimed at updating groundwater body status assessments as part of the fourth cycle of River Basin Management Planning under the Water Framework Directive. The procurement was executed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Notable locations include the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th August 2025 and the contract period spanning from 15th August 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an award made to WSP UK Ltd on 13th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with a focus on research and development services. Although the procurement process has been completed and the contract awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, allowing companies to engage with the Environment Agency's projects. Businesses with the capability to deliver innovative and sustainable environmental solutions would be ideal candidates for such opportunities. Despite the conclusion of this specific tender, companies can enhance their preparedness by aligning with the Environment Agency's objectives and requirements for future project involvement.

## Notice

This project forms part of the EA's wider programme to update groundwater body status assessments for the fourth cycle of River Basin Management Planning (RBMP) under the Water Framework Directive (WFD). Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df59f028-56d0-41c5-a309-a1dbb72daccd |
| 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 | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,698 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,698 |
| 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

- 28 Aug 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df59f028-56d0-41c5-a309-a1dbb72daccd
- 28 Aug 2025 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0038d309-0232-4320-b6bf-c61c69f1ec97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df59f028-56d0-41c5-a309-a1dbb72daccd
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0038d309-0232-4320-b6bf-c61c69f1ec97
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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