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title: "RDE1028 - WIRE: Water Special Measures Act Evaluation Framework"
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# RDE1028 - WIRE: Water Special Measures Act Evaluation Framework

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d1d9fdb-b691-4359-a07b-78d05a2e120d

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "RDE1028 - WIRE: Water Special Measures Act Evaluation Framework," awarded to Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. This contract, initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), is focused on research and development consultancy services, with a particular emphasis on evaluating the Water Special Measures Act. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract, valued at £59,917.86, spans from 26th January 2026 to 30th May 2026. The services will be delivered across various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in environmental consultancy and policy evaluation. Companies like Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd, which have a strong track record in delivering comprehensive consultancy services, are well-suited to win such tenders. Although the procurement process was selective, it underscores the importance of businesses being part of framework agreements to leverage these opportunities and expand their footprint within public sector projects. The focus on a specialised evaluation framework for environmental legislation indicates a demand for niche expertise that aligns with regulatory compliance and sustainability goals.

## Notice

To develop an evaluation framework for the water special measures act as per Treasury Magenta book. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae83e86-68ee-4cd3-982e-54267d2c8e22 |
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,917 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,917 |
| 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 | EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae83e86-68ee-4cd3-982e-54267d2c8e22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae83e86-68ee-4cd3-982e-54267d2c8e22
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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