--- title: "Collaborative Periodic Review (PR) 24 Trials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f627f6d9-5f1e-4dce-8b6f-a2482c19fc77" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f627f6d9-5f1e-4dce-8b6f-a2482c19fc77" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f627f6d9-5f1e-4dce-8b6f-a2482c19fc77.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f627f6d9-5f1e-4dce-8b6f-a2482c19fc77.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2021-01-04" --- # Collaborative Periodic Review (PR) 24 Trials Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f627f6d9-5f1e-4dce-8b6f-a2482c19fc77 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f627f6d9-5f1e-4dce-8b6f-a2482c19fc77) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f627f6d9-5f1e-4dce-8b6f-a2482c19fc77.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently facilitating a tender titled "Collaborative Periodic Review (PR) 24 Trials" aimed at advancing the UK's commitment to tackle climate change, particularly in the water industry. This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services, with an emphasis on low carbon and nitrogen reduction strategies in sewage treatment. The tender is open until 17:00 on January 18th, 2021, and has a contract period starting from February 1st, 2021, to March 31st, 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, targeting a budget of £20,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental consultancy, research and development, and sustainable practices. Companies with expertise in low carbon technologies, resource efficiency, and nitrogen management will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The Government's push towards net zero emissions by 2050 aligns closely with the goals of the water industry, which could further benefit enterprises engaged in innovative environmental solutions. ## Notice Tackling climate change, and reducing waste, are consistent threads throughout the Government's 25 year Environment Plan. We should "tread more lightly on our planet, using resources more wisely and radically reducing the waste we generate". The UK now has a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The Environment Agency acknowledges the commitment that the water industry have already made in the areas of low carbon, low waste and resource efficiency. We support the Water Industry in their goal to be net zero carbon by 2030. Whilst treading more lightly on the planet we also need to act on other pressures that are impacting our environment such as nitrogen (N). The role of N in freshwater eutrophication, particularly lakes and reservoirs, has become increasingly recognised as being important in recent years and the UK Technical Advisory Group for Water Framework Directive has now developed N standards for standing fresh waters. It is anticipated that these will be applied in RBMP 3rd Cycle and are likely to drive N reduction in PR24 and beyond at STWs affecting failing eutrophic water bodies. This project will help to develop a programme of collaborative investigations via the PR24 Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) covering two components: a) low carbon, low waste and resource efficiency trials and b) understanding how much nitrogen can be removed from sewage treatment works. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to barrie.howe@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on January 18th 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec5ceb3-9f18-4637-8dc1-42607d1ddc27 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 8DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Thames | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Jan 2021 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec5ceb3-9f18-4637-8dc1-42607d1ddc27 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec5ceb3-9f18-4637-8dc1-42607d1ddc27 4th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f17bb01b-5fbe-4920-8343-6fde56acf97a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c17c3a18-1d8e-4a6a-90dc-669c480afcf4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7d864bb-b78a-449b-bec0-303f1921c3f2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83b306d9-c02f-4e8f-a549-8cba3f8ce307 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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