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title: "Feasibility Assessment for water body improvement, including Bathing Waters"
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# Feasibility Assessment for water body improvement, including Bathing Waters

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d43e79b1-bdbb-4523-ba95-5ae58f8f6bbd

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has concluded a procurement process focusing on the 'Feasibility Assessment for water body improvement, including Bathing Waters'. Classified under research and development consultancy services, this contract falls within the services industry category and is located in London. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 30 July 2025 and concluding on 30 January 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £238,474, was granted to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large enterprises engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy and hydrology. Although the procurement framework favoured larger organisations, companies with expertise in similar fields could benefit from engaging with government contracts of this nature, potentially expanding their portfolios and enhancing their market reputation. Collaboration in such projects could lead to further opportunities with institutional buyers like the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

## Notice

Feasibility Assessment for water body improvement, including Bathing Waters - RDE812

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1e72ff-ff77-48c3-83b8-143d6db8871a |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £238,474 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £238,474 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 15 Aug 2025 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1e72ff-ff77-48c3-83b8-143d6db8871a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1e72ff-ff77-48c3-83b8-143d6db8871a
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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