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title: "OEP021-02 Persistent organic pollutants in waste"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f782"
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# OEP021-02 Persistent organic pollutants in waste

Buyer: OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f782

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## Summary

The Office for Environmental Protection has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "OEP021-02 Persistent organic pollutants in waste," which falls under the environmental management industry category. The contract focuses on assessing stockpiles, incinerator capacity, and evaluating economic and environmental impacts to support regulatory coherence and proactive design strategies. Located in Worcester, United Kingdom, the procurement process reached the award and contract stage on 17 December 2025. The contract commenced on 12 December 2025 and is set to conclude by 20 March 2026. The procurement was conducted via a limited competition method as it was below threshold, facilitating targeted involvement from suitable service providers.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and services connected to persistent organic pollutants. Small to medium enterprises, particularly those capable of contributing to the UK’s environmental improvement plan, can leverage their expertise in waste management and design sustainable solutions. A notable participant is Water Research Centre Limited, which was awarded the contract, indicating prospects for SMEs with a focus on advancing circular economy initiatives and enhancing regulatory strategies. Businesses adept in designing safety and sustainability approaches would find this procurement appealing for strategic growth and collaboration with governmental agencies.

## Notice

Efforts to manage Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are critical to the UK government's Environmental Improvement Plan, focusing on reducing harmful chemical emissions and advancing a circular economy. Building on our assessment of Government's progress towards its Environmental Improvement Plan, this project will assess stockpiles, incinerator capacity, economic and environmental impacts, and required government actions to support regulatory/strategy coherence and upstream actions such as safe and sustainability by design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083689-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,776 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 10:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083689-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083689-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wrcgroup.com/

## Provenance

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