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title: "Thrapston/Woodford Pollution Incident (Emergency Response)"
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# Thrapston/Woodford Pollution Incident (Emergency Response)

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6737d9c-3c92-4826-a739-059b17a05c0a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Thrapston/Woodford Pollution Incident (Emergency Response)" has concluded with the Environment Agency serving as the contracting authority. This tender, classified under "Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services," is located in the East of England with postal code NN14 4JB. The tender involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement tailored for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) and HazMat Remediation. The award stage was completed with the contract valued at £104,064.70, covering the period from 4 February 2026 to 30 April 2026, and details were published on 12 March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hazardous waste remediation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are identified as well-suited contenders for such contracts, allowing them to leverage their expertise in specialised waste management services. By catering to an urgent, high-stakes environmental response project, businesses could enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold within government contracts, facilitated by direct frameworks like those offered by Defra. Acumen Waste Services Limited, a supplier with relevant expertise, has been awarded this contract, underscoring the demand for adept service providers in this sector.

## Notice

Thrapston/Woodford Pollution Incident (Emergency Response) - Oil Clean Up and . Direct award from Defra Group Framework Agreement for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) and HazMat Remediation. Reference Ecm_64240.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb4c6ed-ce4f-49c0-a87a-6be5efd3b96d |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,064 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,064 |
| 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 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 | ACUMEN WASTE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 17:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb4c6ed-ce4f-49c0-a87a-6be5efd3b96d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb4c6ed-ce4f-49c0-a87a-6be5efd3b96d
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a373e4da-7c5b-4dff-a45c-67145760b2aa
  C33442 ThrapstonWoodford Pollution Incident_Fully signed_Redacted

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