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title: "RDE1030 - Environment Act metal mines water target: background metal concentrati"
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# RDE1030 - Environment Act metal mines water target: background metal concentrati

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d77800aa-20a8-4d9e-92f1-71e09bf64d7e

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Environment Agency concerns the development of methods to establish background metal concentrations in mineralised catchments and address the challenges posed by achieving the statutory Environment Act metal mines water target. This project falls under the Research and Development consultancy services sector, with a monetary value of £46,984.72. Initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, this selective procurement commenced on 27 February 2026 and concluded on 24 July 2026. The process reached the award stage by 16 March 2026, involving a contract period aligning with these dates. The scope spans numerous locations including the United Kingdom and wider international territories. The Environment Agency, based in London, assumes the role of the buyer for this project, with Bo-Jess Brooks as the primary contact.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in environmental research and development consultancy, particularly those proficient in handling technical challenges associated with modified river systems. The awarded contract has been given to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), showcasing its capacity to meet the project requirements successfully. Firms with expertise in analytics related to environmental sciences or water management, and the ability to engage in complex method development, are well-equipped to compete for similar opportunities, especially those arising from the UK government and related entities seeking innovative solutions to comply with environmental standards.

## Notice

Develop a method to establish background concentrations for metals in mineralised catchments and review how to achieve the statutory Environment Act metal mines water target in heavily modified rivers where it is technically infeasible to decrease metal concentrations to the normal Environmental Quality Standard. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86e6c4e-49a9-4079-8cb3-3e9a456ff068 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,984 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,984 |
| 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

- 16 Mar 2026 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86e6c4e-49a9-4079-8cb3-3e9a456ff068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86e6c4e-49a9-4079-8cb3-3e9a456ff068
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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