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title: "RDE 487 - Rapid Evidence Assessment on Water Reuse"
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# RDE 487 - Rapid Evidence Assessment on Water Reuse

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e68764d7-63c9-4cf7-9aee-825639fc6b85

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently completed a procurement process for a research and development consultancy services contract titled "RDE 487 - Rapid Evidence Assessment on Water Reuse". The contract involves conducting a rapid evidence review on how dual pipe systems can be safely used in various settings in the UK. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 18th January 2024 to 21st February 2024.

This tender awarded to the Water Research Centre Limited presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. Businesses with expertise in evaluating water reuse technologies and policies would be well-suited to compete. The main aim of this tender is to gather evidence to inform potential changes to dual-pipe policy and standards in the UK. DEFRA, as the buying organisation, played a crucial role in this procurement process.

## Notice

Defra is seeking a rapid evidence review on how dual pipe systems can be safely used in UK households, commercial premises and private water supplies. This evidence will be needed quickly to inform options for changes to dual-pipe policy and standards, in-depth discussions with DWI and consultation with other stakeholders prior to any legislative changes. Defra was awarded this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce900a4d-2e59-43c6-b709-9daec361d4af |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2024 - 21 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,057 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| 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 | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2024 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce900a4d-2e59-43c6-b709-9daec361d4af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce900a4d-2e59-43c6-b709-9daec361d4af
  19th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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