---
title: "RDE988 - Understanding potable and non-potable water demand in the OxCam Corrid"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e3e7e13-0289-41b1-97b8-de7c824c9f07"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e3e7e13-0289-41b1-97b8-de7c824c9f07"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e3e7e13-0289-41b1-97b8-de7c824c9f07.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e3e7e13-0289-41b1-97b8-de7c824c9f07.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# RDE988 - Understanding potable and non-potable water demand in the OxCam Corrid

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e3e7e13-0289-41b1-97b8-de7c824c9f07

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e3e7e13-0289-41b1-97b8-de7c824c9f07)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e3e7e13-0289-41b1-97b8-de7c824c9f07.json)

## Summary

The procurement process titled "RDE988 - Understanding potable and non-potable water demand in the OxCam Corridor" was conducted by the Environment Agency. This contract, valued at £48,479.63, falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" category within the services industry. It covers a geographical scope including the UK and other territories such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, with aims to enhance the evidence base regarding water demand across selected non-domestic sectors in the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor. The tender stage is complete, with the procurement method described as a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and spans from 12th January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in water resource management and environmental studies. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, companies operating at a larger scale would be well-suited to engage in this contract, given the complex nature of the requirements. The analysis and insights gained through this procurement could foster business growth by aligning with initiatives that address sustainability and infrastructural developments in the region.

## Notice

Develop a robust evidence base on potable and non-potable water demand across selected non-domestic sectors in the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd1b2b8-a362-4515-b777-01e330d4ef60 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,479 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,479 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 18:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd1b2b8-a362-4515-b777-01e330d4ef60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd1b2b8-a362-4515-b777-01e330d4ef60
  13th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e3e7e13-0289-41b1-97b8-de7c824c9f07. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e3e7e13-0289-41b1-97b8-de7c824c9f07.json.