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title: "Exploring hydro-ecological relationships along the River Severn"
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# Exploring hydro-ecological relationships along the River Severn

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a81300ae-f68e-42aa-a023-2416cab40c88

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Exploring hydro-ecological relationships along the River Severn" project has been concluded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). Categorized under Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000), this contract was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. The procurement process operated under a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing selectively on capable suppliers. The project commenced on 13th September 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025, with services delivered across the United Kingdom. The tender was in the award stage as of 11th November 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy, particularly those specialising in ecological and hydrological studies. Although the procurement is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with a focus on environmental consultancy would find significant value in engaging with similar tenders. The contract value of £44,996.28 suggests considerable scope for detailed ecological research projects, offering substantial future business potential for companies able to deliver comprehensive proposals.

## Notice

We need to update our understanding of the ecology of the River Severn to better enable us to review the requirements and potentially update the way we operate the River Severn Regulation to balance water resource requirements and better serve the environment where feasible. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b31b2e0-ca60-4d8c-acf5-9e63014d9ea3 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,996 |
| 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 | 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

- 11 Nov 2025 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b31b2e0-ca60-4d8c-acf5-9e63014d9ea3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b31b2e0-ca60-4d8c-acf5-9e63014d9ea3
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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