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title: "Horizon Scanning Novel Medical Radionuclides in the Environment"
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# Horizon Scanning Novel Medical Radionuclides in the Environment

Buyer: Environment Agency  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dec653d8-e024-4601-aae6-b1dc38883250

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## Summary

The Environment Agency commissioned environmental consultancy to investigate novel medical radionuclides that may be adopted in England. The work comprises horizon scanning and a literature review to identify emerging radionuclides, assess evidence on how they move through and behave in the environment, compare the findings with the Agency’s existing radiological assessment data, and identify evidence gaps and priorities for further research. Delivery is associated with Penrith, Cumbria, and the North West of England. The requirement is specialist research and evidence assessment at the intersection of environmental science, radiological assessment and medical radionuclides.

The procurement is complete and awarded to Eden Nuclear and Environment Ltd. The award was made on 5 October 2026 for £56,746, with the contract running from 5 October 2026 to 5 March 2027. The Environment Agency used a selective procedure, making a call-off from a framework agreement. The requirement was treated as a services contract and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The available process information does not describe the evaluation criteria, so the award basis cannot be stated more specifically.

This award shows demand from the Environment Agency for focused research into the environmental implications of emerging medical radionuclides. A credible competitor when this requirement returns would need the capacity to scan emerging technologies, conduct a rigorous literature review, assess environmental fate and transport, and relate evidence to existing radiological assessment datasets. The work also calls for sound judgement in identifying evidence gaps and translating them into research priorities. Specialist environmental consultancy experience combined with radiological or nuclear-environment expertise would be directly relevant. The selected supplier was a specialist contractor, and the procurement was suitable for SMEs, indicating that a focused specialist firm could be well placed to deliver this defined research assignment.

## Notice

The Environment Agency has appointed a specialist contractor to undertake horizon scanning and a literature review concerning novel medical radionuclides that may be adopted in England. The work will identify emerging radionuclides, assess available evidence regarding their environmental fate and transport, compare findings with the Environment Agency's existing radiological assessment data, and identify evidence gaps and priorities for future research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9a2a99-111f-4d0a-b545-12342e814e6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2026 - 5 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,746 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,746 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Eden Nuclear and Environment Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2026 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9a2a99-111f-4d0a-b545-12342e814e6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9a2a99-111f-4d0a-b545-12342e814e6a
  13th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c63be697-2500-4b01-a428-89912b8e3508
  Horizon Scanning Novel Medical Radionuclides - Redacted Letter

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