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title: "RDE972 - Establishing the limitations of design: Water efficiency"
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# RDE972 - Establishing the limitations of design: Water efficiency

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c2aef76-d63e-4d34-a499-cb3d5ef434d0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RDE972 - Establishing the limitations of design: Water efficiency" was led by the Environment Agency and is focused on research and development consultancy services. The process was completed under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to Water Research Centre Limited for a contract value of £49,990. The contract, which addresses the impact of Building Regulations (Part G) on water consumption in new build properties, covers a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom and several regions overseas. Key dates include the tender period end date on 8th December 2025, the start of the contract on 9th December 2025, and its end date on 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, having been concluded with an award notice published on 24th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in environmental and water efficiency sectors. Given the selective procurement method, businesses that are part of relevant framework agreements were well-suited to compete, allowing them to leverage existing contractual relationships. The awarded contract highlights the potential for growth in areas aligning with public sector priorities, especially for firms capable of delivering insightful methodologies and evaluations pertinent to regulatory impacts. Additionally, this project offers a platform for businesses to demonstrate their capability and potentially secure further contracts in the field of sustainability and regulatory consultancy services.

## Notice

Review of the current process and develop a methodology with guidance for the monitoring and evaluation of the impact of Building Regulations (Part G) on water consumption in new build properties. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/411d9884-67c2-46ac-9e7f-545b771e9552 |
| 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 | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,990 |
| 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 | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2025 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/411d9884-67c2-46ac-9e7f-545b771e9552

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/411d9884-67c2-46ac-9e7f-545b771e9552
  24th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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